Foraging calendar · winter
Mushrooms in December: what to forage in the forest
December: winter fungi on trees and a larder full of summer
Edible mushrooms in December
6 species from the atlas.
Fool's funnel, Sulphur tuft, Yellow knight. Check what they are mistaken for before anything goes into your basket.
Seasonal jobs for December
- Velvet shank, oyster mushroom and jelly ear also grow during mild winters (grzyby.pl, Wikipedia).
- Keep feeding the birds consistently if you have already started. Do not give bread or salted scraps (GDOŚ).
- Use up your stores: syrups, nalewki, dried produce. Check that dried produce has not become damp.
Frequently asked questions
Are there mushrooms in December?
Yes. In December the species that usually fruit include: Common puffball, Jelly ear, Oyster mushroom, Sheathed woodtuft, Sooty head, Wood blewit. How many you will find depends on rain and temperature over the past few weeks – check today's mushroom forecast.
Which poisonous mushrooms grow in December?
Watch out especially for: Fool's funnel, Sulphur tuft, Yellow knight.