Are there mushrooms around Kumertau right now

Today's index is 67 out of 100. Middling: there will be finds, but you will walk longer than usual.

Best today
Lactarius deliciosus
Building

The forecast here is regional — an average over several measurement points — rather than a calculation for this town. The larger the region, the coarser the number. Data from 17 September 2026, 11:22 BST.

Kumertau and the country around it

The ring marks Kumertau, the dots are the rest of the measurement network in Bashkortostan. The field between points is interpolated; clicking a point opens its town.

The week, species by species

22 species are in season in Bashkortostan right now — ordered by today's index. Another 3 species are out of season: the index reads zero all week.

Lactarius deliciosus — botanical illustration

Lactarius deliciosus

Lactarius deliciosus

Building67 today

Week's best 67on Fridayaverage 59by the weekend falling

Today is as good as it gets — conditions do not improve later this week.

  1. Today6718 Sept
  2. Sat6619 Sept
  3. Sun6020 Sept
  4. Mon5721 Sept
  5. Tue5322 Sept
  6. Wed5323 Sept
Amanita muscaria — botanical illustration

Amanita muscaria

Amanita muscaria

Building66 today

Week's best 66on Fridayaverage 59by the weekend falling

Today is as good as it gets — conditions do not improve later this week.

  1. Today6618 Sept
  2. Sat6619 Sept
  3. Sun6020 Sept
  4. Mon5621 Sept
  5. Tue5222 Sept
  6. Wed5123 Sept
Boletus edulis — botanical illustration

Boletus edulis

Boletus edulis

Building64 today

Week's best 64on Fridayaverage 55by the weekend falling

Today is as good as it gets — conditions do not improve later this week.

  1. Today6418 Sept
  2. Sat6219 Sept
  3. Sun5620 Sept
  4. Mon5221 Sept
  5. Tue4722 Sept
  6. Wed4823 Sept
Imleria badia — botanical illustration

Imleria badia

Imleria badia

Building64 today

Week's best 64on Fridayaverage 56by the weekend falling

Today is as good as it gets — conditions do not improve later this week.

  1. Today6418 Sept
  2. Sat6419 Sept
  3. Sun5720 Sept
  4. Mon5321 Sept
  5. Tue4822 Sept
  6. Wed5023 Sept
Suillus granulatus — botanical illustration

Suillus granulatus

Suillus granulatus

Building62 today

Week's best 64on Saturdayaverage 57by the weekend falling

Conditions are best on Saturday.

  1. Today6218 Sept
  2. Sat6419 Sept
  3. Sun5820 Sept
  4. Mon5621 Sept
  5. Tue5322 Sept
  6. Wed5023 Sept
Leccinum scabrum — botanical illustration

Leccinum scabrum

Leccinum scabrum

Building60 today

Week's best 61on Saturdayaverage 54by the weekend falling

Conditions are best on Saturday.

  1. Today6018 Sept
  2. Sat6119 Sept
  3. Sun5520 Sept
  4. Mon5221 Sept
  5. Tue4922 Sept
  6. Wed4623 Sept
Leccinum aurantiacum — botanical illustration

Leccinum aurantiacum

Leccinum aurantiacum

Building60 today

Week's best 61on Saturdayaverage 54by the weekend falling

Conditions are best on Saturday.

  1. Today6018 Sept
  2. Sat6119 Sept
  3. Sun5520 Sept
  4. Mon5221 Sept
  5. Tue4822 Sept
  6. Wed4623 Sept
Macrolepiota procera — botanical illustration

Macrolepiota procera

Macrolepiota procera

Building60 today

Week's best 61on Saturdayaverage 54by the weekend falling

Conditions are best on Saturday.

  1. Today6018 Sept
  2. Sat6119 Sept
  3. Sun5520 Sept
  4. Mon5221 Sept
  5. Tue4822 Sept
  6. Wed4523 Sept
Amanita pantherina — botanical illustration

Amanita pantherina

Amanita pantherina

Building60 today

Week's best 60on Fridayaverage 53by the weekend falling

Today is as good as it gets — conditions do not improve later this week.

  1. Today6018 Sept
  2. Sat6019 Sept
  3. Sun5420 Sept
  4. Mon5121 Sept
  5. Tue4722 Sept
  6. Wed4623 Sept

Leccinum versipelle

Leccinum versipelle

Building60 today

Week's best 61on Saturdayaverage 54by the weekend falling

Conditions are best on Saturday.

  1. Today6018 Sept
  2. Sat6119 Sept
  3. Sun5520 Sept
  4. Mon5221 Sept
  5. Tue4822 Sept
  6. Wed4623 Sept
Armillaria mellea — botanical illustration

Armillaria mellea

Armillaria mellea

Building57 today

Week's best 58on Saturdayaverage 53by the weekend falling

Conditions are best on Saturday.

  1. Today5718 Sept
  2. Sat5819 Sept
  3. Sun5420 Sept
  4. Mon5121 Sept
  5. Tue4922 Sept
  6. Wed4623 Sept
Lactarius resimus — botanical illustration

Lactarius resimus

Lactarius resimus

Building57 today

Week's best 57on Fridayaverage 49by the weekend falling

Today is as good as it gets — conditions do not improve later this week.

  1. Today5718 Sept
  2. Sat5619 Sept
  3. Sun5020 Sept
  4. Mon4621 Sept
  5. Tue4222 Sept
  6. Wed4323 Sept
Collybia nuda — botanical illustration

Collybia nuda

Collybia nuda

Building56 today

Week's best 58on Saturdayaverage 52by the weekend falling

Conditions are best on Saturday.

  1. Today5618 Sept
  2. Sat5819 Sept
  3. Sun5320 Sept
  4. Mon5121 Sept
  5. Tue4822 Sept
  6. Wed4623 Sept
Agaricus campestris — botanical illustration

Agaricus campestris

Agaricus campestris

Building56 today

Week's best 56on Fridayaverage 50by the weekend falling

Today is as good as it gets — conditions do not improve later this week.

  1. Today5618 Sept
  2. Sat5619 Sept
  3. Sun5120 Sept
  4. Mon4921 Sept
  5. Tue4722 Sept
  6. Wed4123 Sept
Xerocomellus chrysenteron — botanical illustration

Xerocomellus chrysenteron

Xerocomellus chrysenteron

Building56 today

Week's best 56on Fridayaverage 50by the weekend falling

Today is as good as it gets — conditions do not improve later this week.

  1. Today5618 Sept
  2. Sat5619 Sept
  3. Sun5120 Sept
  4. Mon4821 Sept
  5. Tue4422 Sept
  6. Wed4323 Sept
Russula delica — botanical illustration

Russula delica

Russula delica

Building56 today

Week's best 56on Fridayaverage 49by the weekend falling

Today is as good as it gets — conditions do not improve later this week.

  1. Today5618 Sept
  2. Sat5619 Sept
  3. Sun5020 Sept
  4. Mon4721 Sept
  5. Tue4322 Sept
  6. Wed4323 Sept
Suillus bovinus — botanical illustration

Suillus bovinus

Suillus bovinus

Building54 today

Week's best 54on Fridayaverage 48by the weekend falling

Today is as good as it gets — conditions do not improve later this week.

  1. Today5418 Sept
  2. Sat5419 Sept
  3. Sun4920 Sept
  4. Mon4621 Sept
  5. Tue4222 Sept
  6. Wed4123 Sept
Cantharellus cibarius — botanical illustration

Cantharellus cibarius

Cantharellus cibarius

Building53 today

Week's best 53on Fridayaverage 46by the weekend falling

Today is as good as it gets — conditions do not improve later this week.

  1. Today5318 Sept
  2. Sat5219 Sept
  3. Sun4620 Sept
  4. Mon4421 Sept
  5. Tue4122 Sept
  6. Wed4123 Sept
Marasmius oreades — botanical illustration

Marasmius oreades

Marasmius oreades

Building53 today

Week's best 53on Fridayaverage 47by the weekend falling

Today is as good as it gets — conditions do not improve later this week.

  1. Today5318 Sept
  2. Sat5319 Sept
  3. Sun4820 Sept
  4. Mon4621 Sept
  5. Tue4422 Sept
  6. Wed3923 Sept
Lycoperdon perlatum — botanical illustration

Lycoperdon perlatum

Lycoperdon perlatum

Building53 today

Week's best 53on Fridayaverage 47by the weekend falling

Today is as good as it gets — conditions do not improve later this week.

  1. Today5318 Sept
  2. Sat5319 Sept
  3. Sun4820 Sept
  4. Mon4621 Sept
  5. Tue4422 Sept
  6. Wed3823 Sept
Kuehneromyces mutabilis — botanical illustration

Kuehneromyces mutabilis

Kuehneromyces mutabilis

Building52 today

Week's best 52on Fridayaverage 46by the weekend falling

Today is as good as it gets — conditions do not improve later this week.

  1. Today5218 Sept
  2. Sat5219 Sept
  3. Sun4820 Sept
  4. Mon4521 Sept
  5. Tue4222 Sept
  6. Wed3823 Sept
Collybia personata — botanical illustration

Collybia personata

Collybia personata

Building52 today

Week's best 55on Saturdayaverage 49by the weekend falling

Conditions are best on Saturday.

  1. Today5218 Sept
  2. Sat5519 Sept
  3. Sun5120 Sept
  4. Mon4821 Sept
  5. Tue4622 Sept
  6. Wed4323 Sept

Lactarius deliciosus near Kumertau: where to look

Lactarius deliciosus — botanical illustration

Lactarius deliciosus: the species in brief

How to tell it

An orange cap marked with darker concentric rings. Bruised areas often turn green. The orange latex is one of the most useful identification features.

Where it grows

Associated with conifers, especially pine, in plantations, woodland edges, grass and moss.

In the kitchen

Often fried, grilled or preserved. In parts of eastern Europe it is also salted. Its firm texture and slightly resinous flavour stand up well to simple cooking.

Nutrition

Low in calories. Nutritional values vary by species, age and preparation.

This is a note about the species, not about what is in your basket. Full card with lookalikes →

Been out in Kumertau? Tell us how it went

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How much did you find?
When were you out?

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Common questions

Are there mushrooms in Kumertau in September 2026?

Today's foraging index is 67 out of 100. It is built from two weeks of rainfall, soil temperature, the length of the dry spell and each species' season, and it updates daily.

Which mushrooms are picked around Kumertau?

There are too few records for this region to name species yet. We will not list them «from the field guide»: an unconfirmed list looks exactly like a confirmed one and is worth something else entirely.

How accurate is this forecast?

It is a model of weather and season, not an observation of the wood. It answers «is this week worth a trip» well, and it does not know what is growing round the next bend. We measure its accuracy against independent records and publish the result — without that number a forecast stays a promise.

The index is high but I found nothing — why?

The index reads weather and season — things that are the same for tens of kilometres around. It does not know your particular wood, and that is where the mushroom grows. The usual reasons: wrong trees — every species has its own, and no weather makes up for the wrong stand; the wood was felled recently or is young — the mycelium takes years to recover; the spot is picked out — everything near a road or a car park goes over a weekend; the flush has been taken — you came a day after those who came on time; or the flush passed and slugs and larvae got there first, which the model cannot see. The reverse holds too: a low index does not mean an empty wood. It means the conditions are against you, not that there is nothing there.

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