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Mushrooms in Vidzeme: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Vidzeme: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Vidzeme, things stay weak for Honey Fungus for now (32/100); meaningful windows are scarce. Conditions in the northeast are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. Across the whole series, no meaningful prospects stand out. Underlying sites sit between 60 and 223 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 32/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (32/100). Falls clearly from 5 Nov.
- From 14 Nov, Wood Blewit leads (2/100).
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Enable mushroom alert: VidzemeHistorical 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 few
- Jun few
- Jul hardly any
- Aug peak
- Sept few
- 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:
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Parasol Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
- Yellow Morel
- 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, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Vidzeme
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in Vidzeme
Across 9 woodland samples in Vidzeme, CORINE Land Cover is mainly mixed forest (7/9), broad-leaved forest (1/9) and coniferous forest (1/9). Elevations between 60 m and 223 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 Vidzeme
Are there mushrooms in Vidzeme right now?
In Vidzeme, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Vidzeme?
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 Vidzeme right now?
The most promising species in Vidzeme right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in Vidzeme?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Vidzeme appear mainly in these months: August. Most finds fall in: August.
Which elevation zones are covered in Vidzeme?
The analysed sites in Vidzeme fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Vidzeme?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Vidzeme: 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 Vidzeme?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Vidzeme in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Vidzeme, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
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If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
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Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.