Mushroom forecast · 17 Polish forests
Checking where mushrooms are growing in Poland…
The index combines rain from 1–3 weeks ago, soil moisture, temperature and frost.
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Forests across Poland
Where the mushrooms are
Tap a pin to see the forecast for that forest.
How it works
How to read the index
Mushrooms usually appear 1–2 weeks after a proper soaking, so rain from 6–16 days ago matters most, not yesterday’s.
Moist soil and about 9–19 °C push the index up. Frost and drought cut it, and the season sets the ceiling.
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Foraging guides
- When do mushrooms grow after rain in Poland
How many days after rain mushrooms appear in Polish forests, which temperatures and soil moisture help, and how our mushroom forecast index works. - Mushroom calendar for Poland: what grows when
A month-by-month calendar of Polish mushrooms: when chanterelles, slippery jacks, bay boletes and cep start, and when the season ends. - Where you can pick mushrooms in Poland: the rules
Where mushroom picking is allowed in Poland: state forests, national parks, nature reserves, drought closures, private woods and fines. - How to avoid mushroom poisoning: rules and first steps
Rules for safe mushroom picking in Poland, free mushroom inspection points, why apps are not enough, and what to do if you suspect poisoning. - Where to pick mushrooms in Poland: forest regions
The best mushroom forests in Poland: Bory Tucholskie, Puszcza Piska, Augustów, Bieszczady and more. Species, habitats and local bans.
Forecast for every forest
- Bory Tucholskie
- Puszcza Notecka
- Bory Dolnośląskie
- Puszcza Augustowska
- Puszcza Piska
- Lasy Janowskie
- Puszcza Solska
- Kaszuby
- Puszcza Drawska
- Góry Świętokrzyskie
- Bieszczady
- Beskid Niski
- Sudety (Góry Sowie)
- Puszcza Białowieska
- Puszcza Knyszyńska
- Lasy Stobrawskie
- Puszcza Kozienicka
FAQ
How long after rain do mushrooms grow?
Usually 7–14 days after heavy rain, when the soil stays moist and the temperature is about 9–19 °C.
Where are mushrooms growing in Poland now?
The map shows the index for 17 forests. The highest score means the best mix of rain, soil moisture and temperature.
Can you pick mushrooms in Polish national parks?
No. Picking mushrooms is banned in national parks and nature reserves unless an exception is marked.