Poland’s mushroom season kicks off early as rain revives forest foraging

After a warm spell of rain in June, the early‑fruiting bolete known as Koźlarz grabowy (Leccinum pseudoscabrum) has begun to appear in Polish woods, prompting enthusiastic mushroom pickers. The fungus, nicknamed “brawurowa” by a local forager, emerges from leaf litter earlier than most species, especially in birch‑dominated stands.

Reports from portals tracking mushroom finds show a sudden increase in successful harvests across several Polish regions, including Silesia, Lower Silesia, Lesser Poland and West Pomerania, with additional sightings near Warsaw, the Tricity area and Wrocław. Hunters note growing numbers of boletes such as maślaki (porcini) and the early‑fruiting Koźlarz, while other species like brown boletus and oyster mushrooms remain scarce. The improved conditions are linked to recent rain after a dry period, and foragers anticipate a strong season if moisture persists through the summer.