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Mushrooms in Valtellina: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Valtellina: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Low prospects in Valtellina: Honey Fungus reaches 19/100 and falls short of expectations. Conditions in the southwest are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. After 14 Nov, values ease slightly without dropping off a cliff. Underlying sites sit between 561 and 1330 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 19/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 14 Nov: Honey Fungus (39/100). Eases slightly after 16 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: ValtellinaHistorical 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 few
- Mar hardly any
- Apr few
- May hardly any
- Jun many
- Jul many
- Aug many
- Sept peak
- Oct moderate
- 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
- Golden Chanterelle
- Horn of Plenty
- Wood Hedgehog
- Yellow Morel
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, 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
- Sept season
- 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
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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, 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
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of 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 Valtellina
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in Valtellina
Across 4 woodland samples in Valtellina, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (3/4) and broad-leaved forest (1/4). Elevations between 561 m and 1330 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 Valtellina
Are there mushrooms in Valtellina right now?
In Valtellina, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Valtellina?
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 Valtellina in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Saturday. Assessment for that day: unfavourable.
In which months are mushrooms found in Valtellina?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Valtellina appear mainly in these months: June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: September.
Which elevation zones are covered in Valtellina?
The analysed sites in Valtellina fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Valtellina?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Valtellina: 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 Valtellina?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Valtellina in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Valtellina, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
Bergamo poison centre, national toll-free line. More regional centres at iss.it.
- Poison helpline 800 883 300
- Emergency 112 / 118
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.