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Mushrooms on the Pollino: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update on the Pollino: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook on the Pollino is mixed for Honey Fungus (46/100), cautious rather than euphoric. Wetter spots in the southwest are clearly ahead right now, while other parts of the region trail. The curve peaks around 11 Nov and then falls back. The values are based on samples in typical woodland between 738 m and 1302 m elevation.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 46/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 11 Nov: Honey Fungus (57/100). Falls clearly from 15 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: PollinoHistorical 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 hardly any
- Feb hardly any
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun peak
- Jul few
- Aug moderate
- Sept few
- Oct moderate
- 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:
- Penny Bun
- Parasol Mushroom
- Saffron Milk Cap
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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Saffron Milk Cap
- 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, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture on the Pollino
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types on the Pollino
Across 4 woodland samples on the Pollino, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (3/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 738 m and 1302 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 on the Pollino
Are there mushrooms on the Pollino right now?
On the Pollino, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms on the Pollino?
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 on the Pollino right now?
The most promising species on the Pollino right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging on the Pollino 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 on the Pollino?
According to reported finds, mushrooms on the Pollino appear mainly in these months: June, August, October and November. Most finds fall in: June.
Which elevation zones are covered on the Pollino?
The analysed sites on the Pollino fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report on the Pollino?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report on the Pollino: 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 on the Pollino?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots on the Pollino in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches on the Pollino, 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.
Bergamo poison centre, national toll-free line. More regional centres at iss.it.
- Poison helpline 800 883 300
- Emergency 112 / 118
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.