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Mushrooms in Stara Planina: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Stara Planina: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Low prospects in Stara Planina: Honey Fungus reaches 39/100 and falls short of expectations. Wetter spots in the northeast are clearly ahead right now, while other parts of the region trail. Around 13 Nov it stays strong, then the curve flattens a little. The values are based on samples in typical woodland between 537 m and 879 m elevation.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 39/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 13 Nov: Honey Fungus (47/100). Eases slightly after 16 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Stara Planina (Serbia)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 hardly any
- Feb hardly any
- Mar hardly any
- Apr hardly any
- May hardly any
- Jun hardly any
- Jul peak
- Aug hardly any
- Sept few
- Oct moderate
- Nov few
- 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
- Penny Bun
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, rare here
- Jul season
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Jul season
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Stara Planina
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in Stara Planina
Across 4 woodland samples in Stara Planina, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (4/4). Elevations between 537 m and 879 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 Stara Planina
Are there mushrooms in Stara Planina right now?
In Stara Planina, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Stara Planina?
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 Stara Planina right now?
The most promising species in Stara Planina right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in Stara Planina in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Friday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in Stara Planina?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Stara Planina appear mainly in these months: July and October. Most finds fall in: July.
Which elevation zones are covered in Stara Planina?
The analysed sites in Stara Planina fall into these elevation zones: low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Stara Planina?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Stara Planina: 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 Stara Planina?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Stara Planina in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Stara Planina, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Nearby regions
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.