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Mushrooms in Lower Saxony: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Lower Saxony: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Low prospects in Lower Saxony: Honey Fungus reaches 38/100 and falls short of expectations. The southwest stands out today; toward the northeast 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 19 m and 798 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 38/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (38/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Lower SaxonyHistorical 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).
- Jan moderate
- Feb moderate
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug moderate
- Sept moderate
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- Dec moderate
- 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:
- Parasol Mushroom
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Wood Hedgehog
- Field Mushroom
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Yellow Morel
- Horn of Plenty
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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Horn of Plenty
- 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 out of season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Wood Blewit
- 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 out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec 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
- 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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- 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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Lower Saxony
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in Lower Saxony
Across 8 woodland samples in Lower Saxony, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (6/8) and broad-leaved forest (2/8). Elevations between 19 m and 798 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 Lower Saxony
Are there mushrooms in Lower Saxony right now?
In Lower Saxony, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Lower Saxony?
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 Lower Saxony right now?
The most promising species in Lower Saxony right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable), Horn of Plenty (unfavourable), Wood Blewit (unfavourable) and Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in Lower Saxony?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Lower Saxony appear mainly in these months: January, February, August, September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in Lower Saxony?
The analysed sites in Lower Saxony fall into these elevation zones: lowlands, hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Lower Saxony?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Lower Saxony: 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 Lower Saxony?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Lower Saxony in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Lower Saxony, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Nearby regions
Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
No single nationwide line, 7 regional centres (area code + 19240, Erfurt: 0361 730730). Life-threatening: call 112.
- North (HH, HB, NI, SH): 0551 192 40
- Berlin, Brandenburg: 030 192 40
- Bavaria: 089 192 40
- North Rhine-Westphalia: 0228 192 40
- Baden-Württemberg: 0761 192 40
- Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, Saarland: 06131 192 40
- MV, SN, ST, TH: 0361 730730
- Emergency 112
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.