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Mushrooms in Kosovo: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Kosovo: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook in Kosovo stays restrained for Honey Fungus (39/100). Wetter spots in the southeast are clearly ahead right now, while other parts of the region trail. The curve peaks around 13 Nov and then falls back. The values are based on samples in typical woodland between 431 m and 992 m elevation.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 39/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 13 Nov: Honey Fungus (54/100). Falls clearly from 14 Nov.
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This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan hardly any
- Feb hardly any
- Mar hardly any
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun peak
- Jul few
- Aug few
- Sept moderate
- Oct moderate
- Nov moderate
- Dec hardly any
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Penny Bun
- Parasol Mushroom
- Golden Chanterelle
- Field Mushroom
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Parasol Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Golden Chanterelle
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Field Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Kosovo
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in Kosovo
Across 8 woodland samples in Kosovo, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (8/8). Elevations between 431 m and 992 m.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in Kosovo
Are there mushrooms in Kosovo right now?
In Kosovo, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Kosovo?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which mushrooms are doing well in Kosovo right now?
The most promising species in Kosovo right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in Kosovo in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Friday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in Kosovo?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Kosovo appear mainly in these months: June, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: June.
Which elevation zones are covered in Kosovo?
The analysed sites in Kosovo fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Kosovo?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Kosovo: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in Kosovo?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Kosovo in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Kosovo, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.