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Mushrooms in the Pindus Mountains: current outlook & forecast

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

Moderate

Honey Fungus

Modest starting point in the Pindus Mountains: Honey Fungus reaches 47/100 without a clear peak. Spatially the picture is even: hardly any part of the region stands out. After 12 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 487 to 1331 metres and reflects common woodland heights.

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Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 47/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 12 Nov: Honey Fungus (56/100). Falls clearly from 15 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 hardly any
  4. Apr few
  5. May few
  6. Jun few
  7. Jul hardly any
  8. Aug hardly any
  9. Sept moderate
  10. Oct peak
  11. Nov many
  12. Dec few

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

Saffron Milk Cap

  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
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov out of season
  12. Dec out of 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, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  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 Pindus Mountains

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Pindus Mountains

Across 9 woodland samples in the Pindus Mountains, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (5/9) and coniferous forest (4/9). Elevations between 487 m and 1331 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 Pindus Mountains

Are there mushrooms in the Pindus Mountains right now?

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

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Pindus 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 Pindus Mountains right now?

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

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

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

In which months are mushrooms found in the Pindus Mountains?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Pindus Mountains appear mainly in these months: September, October and November. Most finds fall in: October.

Which elevation zones are covered in the Pindus Mountains?

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

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Pindus Mountains?

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

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Pindus Mountains in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Pindus 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.