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Mushrooms in the Upper Lusatian Heath: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Upper Lusatian Heath: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook in the Upper Lusatian Heath stays restrained for Honey Fungus (19/100). Spatially the picture is even: hardly any part of the region stands out. Little changes over time: values remain weak throughout. The sample covers elevations from 140 to 316 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
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Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 19/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (19/100). Falls clearly from 5 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond LandscapeHistorical 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 few
- Feb few
- Mar moderate
- Apr moderate
- May moderate
- Jun peak
- Jul few
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov moderate
- Dec few
- 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
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Yellow Morel
- Wood Hedgehog
- Field Mushroom
- 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
- Jul season, rare here
- 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, rare here
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
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
- 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
- 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 the Upper Lusatian Heath
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Upper Lusatian Heath
Across 4 woodland samples in the Upper Lusatian Heath, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (4/4). Elevations between 140 m and 316 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 Upper Lusatian Heath
Are there mushrooms in the Upper Lusatian Heath right now?
In the Upper Lusatian Heath, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Upper Lusatian Heath?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Upper Lusatian Heath?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Upper Lusatian Heath appear mainly in these months: March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: June and October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Upper Lusatian Heath?
The analysed sites in the Upper Lusatian Heath fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Upper Lusatian Heath?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Upper Lusatian Heath: 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 Upper Lusatian Heath?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Upper Lusatian Heath in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Upper Lusatian Heath, 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.
- MV, SN, ST, TH: 0361 730730
- Berlin, Brandenburg: 030 192 40
- Bavaria: 089 192 40
- North Rhine-Westphalia: 0228 192 40
- Baden-Württemberg: 0761 192 40
- North (HH, HB, NI, SH): 0551 192 40
- Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, Saarland: 06131 192 40
- 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.