# Périgord mushroom harvest fluctuations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/prigord-mushroom-harvest-fluctuations
> Updated: 2026-10-27T10:35:50.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In early October 2026, the Périgueux market experienced a significant shortage of porcini mushrooms (cèpes). Local residents attributed the scarcity to recurring heatwaves and climate change, noting that excessively dry soil following minimal rainfall raised fears for both the mushroom and truffle seasons.

By late October, the situation shifted as markets in Saint Saud-Lacoussière reported an abundant harvest of Bordeaux porcini mushrooms. Following a period of productive humidity and sunlight, the Association Cèpes du Périgord facilitated the sale of 550 kg of mushrooms in a single afternoon. To ensure quality, the association enforces strict regulations regarding freshness, harvest location, and maturity categorization. Experts have also issued safety warnings regarding frost, noting that while some species withstand cold, frost does not destroy toxins in waterlogged or frozen mushrooms.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Périgord mushroom markets see abundant harvest

An abundant harvest of Bordeaux porcini mushrooms has been reported at the Saint Saud-Lacoussière market in Dordogne, despite seasonal warnings regarding frost and mushroom safety.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prigord-mushroom-markets-see-abundant-harvest

### 2026-10-04: Périgueux market sees shortage of porcini mushrooms

Locals in Périgueux report a lack of porcini mushrooms this season, citing drought and heatwaves as potential causes for the poor harvest.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prigueux-market-sees-shortage-of-porcini-mushrooms

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