Updated 5 October 2026
Are Parasol out in Devon yet?
Mushroom season in Devon, England is looking good right now, with parasol sitting at 54% today. The typical season runs August to October, and we’re in October now
Fruits in late summer and autumn after warm spells broken by steady rain, typically when daytime temperatures sit around 12 to 20 C. A few days of moisture following a warm period usually triggers a flush.
Often found near the shaggy parasol (Chlorophyllum rhacodes) on similar open ground, so check the stem carefully to tell them apart. In the same grassland and woodland edges in autumn you may also find field mushrooms and various waxcaps.
Best eaten the same day as the caps go limp quickly; keep fresh in a paper bag in the fridge for a day or two. They dry well into flakes or powder for flavouring, and cooked caps can be frozen.
Can be confused with members of the genus Chlorophyllum, especially Chlorophyllum brunneum and the American Chlorophyllum molybdites, which cause stomach upsets. The parasol is told apart by its tall snakeskin-patterned stem, a movable double-edged ring and flesh that does not turn red when cut; the dangerous lookalikes are stockier with a bulbous stem base and often bruise reddish. Avoid any small Lepiota species, several of which are deadly poisonous.
Devon spans two upland national parks – the granite tors and high moorland of Dartmoor and the heather uplands of Exmoor – that fall away into rolling pastoral farmland and deep, wooded river valleys known as combes. The county is unusual in having two coasts: a rugged Atlantic shoreline in the north and the milder, sheltered estuaries of the south. The richest fungal ground lies in Devon’s Atlantic oakwoods, including the moss-draped temperate rainforest fragments on Dartmoor such as Wistman’s Wood, alongside mixed broadleaf valley woodland of oak, beech, hazel, ash and birch. Damp combes, old hedge banks and grazed pastures all add productive habitat.
Devon has a mild, oceanic climate with abundant rainfall, especially over Dartmoor where the high ground wrings moisture from the Atlantic air. The frequent mist, humidity and long, gentle autumns keep the woodland floor reliably damp – ideal conditions for fungi. Expect a long and generous season in Devon, from summer chanterelles and ceps in the oakwoods to a wide autumn flush of boletes, hedgehog fungus and field mushrooms in the old pastures. Much of Dartmoor and Exmoor is open access, though large stretches are protected, so forage lightly and stick to common, well-identified species.
FAQ
Where do parasol grow in Devon, England?
Grows on the ground in grassy, open places such as pasture, meadows, road verges, woodland edges and clearings, often on poor or sandy soil. It favours sunny spots and is not tied to a particular tree. They tend to come back to the same kinds of ground year after year, so once you find good cover it is worth checking again. ShroomCast does not share exact spots; it tells you the timing for Devon, England so you know when it is worth heading out.
How do I know parasol season has started in Devon, England?
Season usually kicks off after a warm spell followed by steady rain, with the first flushes appearing somewhere in the August to October window. The clearest sign is the live forecast lifting off zero into ‘just starting’ or ‘building’. For Devon, England it currently sits at 54% and is looking good.
Are parasol out near me right now in Devon, England?
Today the parasol forecast for Devon, England is 54% and conditions are looking good. That is a live read for the region this October, and it shifts with the weather rather than following a fixed calendar. It tells you if it is worth heading out in Devon, England right now.
What should I look for this week for parasol in Devon, England?
This week in Devon, England the forecast is 54% and looking good. Grows on the ground in grassy, open places such as pasture, meadows, road verges, woodland edges and clearings, often on poor or sandy soil. It favours sunny spots and is not tied to a particular tree. The 14-day outlook on the page shows whether conditions are climbing toward a flush or easing off, so you can pick your day.
Is it mushroom season in Devon, England right now?
For parasol in Devon, England, the typical season is August to October, and today the live forecast reads 54% with conditions looking good this October. So yes or no depends on the day and the weather, which is exactly what the forecast tracks.
See the live regional forecast in the ShroomCast app.
This page shows today. The app gives you the full 14-day outlook for your area and all 14 species, so you can pick the right day before you drive out.
Scale: 0-20% very low · 20-40% low · 40-60% moderate · 60-80% high · 80-100% excellent. ShroomCast forecasts fruiting probability from weather, soil, forests and years of observations – a guide, not a guarantee of finds.
ShroomCast forecasts the region and the time of year. It cannot identify mushrooms for you, so confirm any species with a reliable source before eating it.