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Mushrooms in Ukraine: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Ukraine: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Ukraine, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 31 out of 100. Not every corner is equal: the sample runs from 4 to 40, depending on location. After 6 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 662 to 1079 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 31/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 6 Nov: Honey Fungus (39/100). Falls clearly from 8 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: UkraineHistorical 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 few
- Aug moderate
- Sept peak
- Oct few
- Nov hardly any
- 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
- Yellow Morel
- Golden Chanterelle
- Field Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
- Wood Hedgehog
- 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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season, rare here
- May season, rare here
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of season
- Nov out of 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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season, rare here
- 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 Ukraine
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Unfavourable
Moisture and temperature are subdued for now.
Typical woodland & habitat types in Ukraine
Across 2 woodland samples in Ukraine, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (1/2) and coniferous forest (1/2). Elevations between 662 m and 1079 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 Ukraine
Are there mushrooms in Ukraine right now?
In Ukraine, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Ukraine?
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 Ukraine right now?
The most promising species in Ukraine right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in Ukraine in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Friday. Assessment for that day: unfavourable.
In which months are mushrooms found in Ukraine?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Ukraine appear mainly in these months: August and September. Most finds fall in: September.
Which elevation zones are covered in Ukraine?
The analysed sites in Ukraine fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Ukraine?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Ukraine: 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 Ukraine?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Ukraine in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Ukraine, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.