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Mushrooms in the Mecsek: current outlook & forecast

Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Mecsek: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.

Moderate

Honey Fungus

In the Mecsek, prospects for Honey Fungus are only middling (49/100); a few pockets may still surprise. The southeast stands out today; toward the northwest it stays more subdued. It stays strong into 4 Nov, then the line turns down. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 295 m and 535 m.

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Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 49/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (49/100). Falls clearly from 5 Nov.

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Historical occurrence density in this region

This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).

  1. Jan hardly any
  2. Feb hardly any
  3. Mar few
  4. Apr few
  5. May moderate
  6. Jun peak
  7. Jul moderate
  8. Aug few
  9. Sept hardly any
  10. Oct moderate
  11. Nov few
  12. Dec moderate

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:

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

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season
  7. Jul season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Wood Blewit

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug out of season
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec season

Golden Chanterelle

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season
  7. Jul season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Parasol Mushroom

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Horn of Plenty

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.

Climate & soil moisture in the Mecsek

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Mecsek

Across 4 woodland samples in the Mecsek, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (4/4). Elevations between 295 m and 535 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 the Mecsek

Are there mushrooms in the Mecsek right now?

In the Mecsek, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Mecsek?

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 the Mecsek right now?

The most promising species in the Mecsek right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Wood Blewit (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).

In which months are mushrooms found in the Mecsek?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Mecsek appear mainly in these months: May, June, July, October and December. Most finds fall in: June.

Which elevation zones are covered in the Mecsek?

The analysed sites in the Mecsek fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Mecsek?

Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Mecsek: 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 the Mecsek?

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Mecsek in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Mecsek, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.

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Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.