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Mushrooms in Ticino: current outlook & forecast

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

Unfavourable

Honey Fungus

Little currently supports rich trips for Honey Fungus in Ticino: only 18 out of 100. The southwest stands out today; toward the northeast it stays more subdued. Through the end of the forecast window the level is roughly held. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 490 m and 1199 m.

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Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 18/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 16 Nov: Honey Fungus (52/100). Stays largely stable over the period.

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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 hardly any
  3. Mar few
  4. Apr few
  5. May peak
  6. Jun many
  7. Jul moderate
  8. Aug many
  9. Sept many
  10. Oct many
  11. Nov few
  12. Dec hardly any

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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  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
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct 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 Ticino

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in Ticino

Across 4 woodland samples in Ticino, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/4) and coniferous forest (2/4). Elevations between 490 m and 1199 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 Ticino

Are there mushrooms in Ticino right now?

In Ticino, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Ticino?

General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.

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

The best day of the outlook is expected to be Monday. Assessment for that day: moderate.

In which months are mushrooms found in Ticino?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in Ticino appear mainly in these months: May, June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: May.

Which elevation zones are covered in Ticino?

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

Is there a daily mushroom report in Ticino?

Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Ticino: 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 Ticino?

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in Ticino in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Ticino, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.

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Poison helpline and mushroom advice

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Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.