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Mushrooms in the Rhodope Mountains: current outlook & forecast

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

Moderate

Honey Fungus

In the Rhodope Mountains, prospects for Honey Fungus are only middling (46/100); a few pockets may still surprise. Wetter spots in the southwest are clearly ahead right now, while other parts of the region trail. The curve peaks around 14 Nov and then falls back. The values are based on samples in typical woodland between 475 m and 1178 m elevation.

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Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 46/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 14 Nov: Honey Fungus (55/100). 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 few
  2. Feb few
  3. Mar moderate
  4. Apr many
  5. May peak
  6. Jun many
  7. Jul peak
  8. Aug few
  9. Sept moderate
  10. Oct moderate
  11. Nov few
  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
  7. Jul season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  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, rare here
  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
  7. Jul season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  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
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  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
  7. Jul season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Yellow Morel

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr season
  5. May season
  6. Jun season
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug out of season
  9. Sept out of season
  10. Oct out of season
  11. Nov out of 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 Rhodope Mountains

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Moisture and temperature support the current outlook.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Rhodope Mountains

Across 9 woodland samples in the Rhodope Mountains, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (7/9), coniferous forest (1/9) and mixed forest (1/9). Elevations between 475 m and 1178 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 Rhodope Mountains

Are there mushrooms in the Rhodope Mountains right now?

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

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

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

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

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

In which months are mushrooms found in the Rhodope Mountains?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Rhodope Mountains appear mainly in these months: March, April, May, June, July, September and October. Most finds fall in: May and July.

Which elevation zones are covered in the Rhodope Mountains?

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

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Rhodope Mountains?

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

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Rhodope Mountains in view

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