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Mushrooms in the Greek Rhodopes: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Greek Rhodopes: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
If you plan a trip in the Greek Rhodopes, keep expectations for Honey Fungus measured: 47 out of 100. 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 472 to 942 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
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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Enable mushroom alert: Rhodope Mountains (Greece)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).
- Jan few
- Feb hardly any
- Mar few
- Apr peak
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul peak
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- Oct moderate
- Nov moderate
- Dec hardly any
- 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
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Horn of Plenty
- Field Mushroom
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
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Field 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
- Aug season
- Sept season
- 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 in the Greek Rhodopes
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Greek Rhodopes
Across 5 woodland samples in the Greek Rhodopes, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (4/5) and coniferous forest (1/5). Elevations between 472 m and 942 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 Greek Rhodopes
Are there mushrooms in the Greek Rhodopes right now?
In the Greek Rhodopes, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Greek Rhodopes?
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 Greek Rhodopes right now?
The most promising species in the Greek Rhodopes right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Greek Rhodopes 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 Greek Rhodopes?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Greek Rhodopes appear mainly in these months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: April and July.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Greek Rhodopes?
The analysed sites in the Greek Rhodopes fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Greek Rhodopes?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Greek Rhodopes: 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 Greek Rhodopes?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Greek Rhodopes in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Greek Rhodopes, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
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If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
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Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.