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When and where to look for edible mushrooms

Season, habitat and soil of the 13 species tracked by Sporia. To find out where they are fruiting today, every morning the Sporia radar combines forest tree species (IGN BD Forêt®), soil, terrain and the weather of the last three weeks.

In October, it's the season for: Chanterelle, Cep (penny bun), Parasol mushroom, Field mushroom, Horn of plenty, Winter chanterelle, Hedgehog mushroom, Saffron milk cap, Bay bolete, Wood blewit.

The species, one by one

The season is not enough: without recent rain, nothing comes up. Sporia shows you, on the map, the spots where the conditions are right today.

See today's radar

Frequently asked questions

How do I know where to find mushrooms today?

Every morning Sporia publishes a radar map of France that estimates, species by species, the likelihood of fruiting: it combines the habitat (tree species, soil, terrain, climate) with recent conditions (rainfall and temperature over the last 3 weeks). Just click on the map to get the diagnosis for that spot.

Which mushrooms can be picked in October?

In October, the species in season include: Chanterelle, Cep (penny bun), Parasol mushroom, Field mushroom, Horn of plenty, Winter chanterelle, Hedgehog mushroom, Saffron milk cap, Bay bolete, Wood blewit. Fruiting depends above all on rainfall over the previous two to three weeks and on mild temperatures.

Which species does Sporia cover?

The radar covers 13 edible species: St George's mushroom, Bronze bolete, Chanterelle, Cep (penny bun), Parasol mushroom, Field mushroom, Horn of plenty, Winter chanterelle, Hedgehog mushroom, Saffron milk cap, Bay bolete, Wood blewit, Oyster mushroom.

What data does Sporia rely on?

IGN BD Forêt® V2 (forest tree species), IGN RGE ALTI terrain, SoilGrids soils, WorldClim climate, Météo-France and Open-Meteo weather, and GBIF naturalist observations to train species distribution models validated by spatial cross-validation.

Is Sporia free?

Yes, during the open beta: until 31 October, Sporia is free for everyone. Just create an account, no bank card required.

Can I use Sporia on a phone?

Yes: Sporia installs like an app from the browser (PWA), without going through an app store, with geolocation to save your spots from the field and an alert when a spot becomes favourable.

Does Sporia replace identifying a mushroom?

No. Sporia tells you where and when to look, not whether a mushroom is edible. If in doubt, have your harvest checked by an experienced identifier or a mycological society (in France, a pharmacist can also check it): some look-alikes are deadly.

Sporia tells you where and when to look, never whether a mushroom is edible. If in doubt, eat nothing: have your harvest checked by an experienced identifier or a mycological society (in France, a pharmacist can also check it). Some look-alikes are deadly.