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Mushrooms in Värmland: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Värmland: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Little currently supports rich trips for Honey Fungus in Värmland: only 31 out of 100. Wetter spots in the southwest are clearly ahead right now, while other parts of the region trail. Even in the days ahead the curve stays near the bottom. The values are based on samples in typical woodland between 64 m and 527 m elevation.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 31/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (31/100). Falls clearly from 5 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: VärmlandHistorical 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 few
- Feb few
- Mar few
- Apr moderate
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul many
- Aug peak
- Sept peak
- Oct peak
- Nov moderate
- Dec few
- 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:
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Horn of Plenty
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Parasol Mushroom
- Wood Hedgehog
- Yellow Morel
- Field Mushroom
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Dec out of season
Saffron Milk Cap
- 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 out of season
- 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
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Värmland
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Unfavourable
Moisture and temperature align with the current assessment.
Typical woodland & habitat types in Värmland
Across 8 woodland samples in Värmland, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (8/8). Elevations between 64 m and 527 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 Värmland
Are there mushrooms in Värmland right now?
In Värmland, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Värmland?
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 Värmland right now?
The most promising species in Värmland right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in Värmland?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Värmland appear mainly in these months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: August, September and October.
Which elevation zones are covered in Värmland?
The analysed sites in Värmland fall into these elevation zones: lowlands, hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Värmland?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Värmland: 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 Värmland?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Värmland in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Värmland, 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.
Swedish poisons information, 24h. Emergency: call 112 and ask for poison information.
- Poison helpline 010-456 6700
- Emergency 112
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.