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Mushrooms in the Picentini Mountains: current outlook & forecast

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

Moderate

Honey Fungus

If you plan a trip in the Picentini Mountains, keep expectations for Honey Fungus measured: 49 out of 100. Spatially, the northwest leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. After 11 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 357 to 1060 metres and reflects common woodland heights.

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Which species look strong right now?

Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 49/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 11 Nov: Honey Fungus (58/100). Falls clearly from 13 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 few
  2. Feb few
  3. Mar moderate
  4. Apr hardly any
  5. May few
  6. Jun many
  7. Jul hardly any
  8. Aug moderate
  9. Sept moderate
  10. Oct peak
  11. Nov many
  12. Dec many

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, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Bay Bolete

  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, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  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, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Penny Bun

  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, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

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

Climate & soil moisture in the Picentini Mountains

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Picentini Mountains

Across 4 woodland samples in the Picentini Mountains, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (4/4). Elevations between 357 m and 1060 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 Picentini Mountains

Are there mushrooms in the Picentini Mountains right now?

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

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Picentini Mountains?

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 Picentini Mountains right now?

The most promising species in the Picentini Mountains right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Bay Bolete (unfavourable).

Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Picentini Mountains in the coming days?

The best day of the outlook is expected to be Wednesday. Assessment for that day: favourable.

In which months are mushrooms found in the Picentini Mountains?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Picentini Mountains appear mainly in these months: March, June, August, September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: October.

Which elevation zones are covered in the Picentini Mountains?

The analysed sites in the Picentini Mountains fall into these elevation zones: hill country and high mountains.

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Picentini Mountains?

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

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Picentini Mountains in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Picentini Mountains, 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.