Updated 21 September 2026
Shaggy Inkcap in Akershus, Norway: live forecast and 14-day outlook
The best time for shaggy inkcap in Norway is July to November, with the peak normally in the middle of that range. Today they’re at 55% and looking good in Akershus
Fruits after good rain when nights turn cool, typically following late summer and autumn downpours. A warm spell broken by steady rainfall brings them up within a day or two, often in flushes.
Late summer to autumn, roughly July to November, with most fruiting from August onwards.
A tall white cap, at first cylindrical and shaggy with upturned scales, sitting like a fingertip over the slender white stem. The gills are white when young, then turn pink and finally dissolve from the rim upwards into a black inky liquid as the cap opens.
Pick only caps that are still white and cylindrical and closed against the stem, before any pink or black appears at the rim. They deliquesce into black ink within hours of picking, so cut them young and use them straight away.
Does not keep; it auto-digests into black liquid within a few hours even in the fridge, so cook on the day of picking. To hold a meal briefly, cook them down first and refrigerate or freeze the cooked mushrooms rather than the raw caps.
Most similar to the common ink cap, Coprinopsis atramentaria, which is greyer and smoother without the shaggy scales. That species causes severe illness if eaten with alcohol, so the key difference is the tall shaggy white cap of Coprinus comatus versus the smooth grey, bell-shaped cap of the common ink cap.
FAQ
Where do shaggy inkcap grow in Akershus, Norway?
Grows on rich, disturbed ground such as lawns, road verges, parks, playing fields and waste ground, often appearing in groups or rows. It favours nutrient-rich soil 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 Akershus, Norway so you know when it is worth heading out.
How do I know shaggy inkcap season has started in Akershus, Norway?
Season usually kicks off after a warm spell followed by steady rain, with the first flushes appearing somewhere in the July to November window. The clearest sign is the live forecast lifting off zero into ‘just starting’ or ‘building’. For Akershus, Norway it currently sits at 55% and is looking good.
Are shaggy inkcap out near me right now in Akershus, Norway?
Today the shaggy inkcap forecast for Akershus, Norway is 55% and conditions are looking good. That is a live read for the region this September, and it shifts with the weather rather than following a fixed calendar. It tells you if it is worth heading out in Akershus, Norway right now.
What should I look for this week for shaggy inkcap in Akershus, Norway?
This week in Akershus, Norway the forecast is 55% and looking good. Grows on rich, disturbed ground such as lawns, road verges, parks, playing fields and waste ground, often appearing in groups or rows. It favours nutrient-rich soil 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 Akershus, Norway right now?
For shaggy inkcap in Akershus, Norway, the typical season is July to November, and today the live forecast reads 55% with conditions looking good this September. 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.