Updated 11 September 2026
Slippery Jack in Etelä-Savo, Finland: live forecast and 14-day outlook
Mushroom season in Etelä-Savo, Finland is looking good right now, with slippery jack sitting at 48% today. The typical season runs August to November, and we’re in September now
It fruits after warm late-summer and autumn rain, typically when day temperatures sit around 10 to 20C and the ground stays damp. A good soaking followed by mild nights usually brings flushes within a week or two.
Cap is chestnut to dark brown, smooth and very slimy when wet. The underside has fine pale yellow pores rather than gills, and the stem carries a distinct ring with small brown dots above it. The flesh is pale and the smell is mild.
In the same pine woods and season look for other Suillus such as larch bolete and weeping bolete, plus saffron milkcaps and the occasional bay bolete or porcini on richer patches. False chanterelles and various brittlegills often share the same acidic ground.
Always peel off the slimy cap skin and remove the spongy pore layer first, as both can upset the stomach. Slice and fry in butter for a soft side dish, add to risotto or stews where the texture suits, or dry the cleaned pieces and grind into a savoury mushroom powder for stocks and sauces.
A decent edible with a mild flavour, good in mixed dishes, soups and sauces rather than as the star. Always peel off the slimy cap skin, which can otherwise cause loose stools, and discard the spongy pore layer on older specimens.
Other Suillus boletes such as the larch bolete (Suillus grevillei) and weeping bolete, all of which are also edible, so there are no dangerous poisonous lookalikes. The slimy brown cap, yellow pores and ringed stem set it apart from any toxic gilled mushroom.
FAQ
Does ShroomCast tell me if a mushroom is safe to eat or identify it for me?
No. ShroomCast only forecasts timing, so it tells you when slippery jack are likely to be fruiting in Etelä-Savo, Finland. It does not identify mushrooms, and it cannot tell you whether anything you pick is safe to eat. Always confirm your own identification from a reliable source before eating anything.
How does the live slippery jack forecast for Etelä-Savo, Finland work?
We take the usual slippery jack season for Etelä-Savo, Finland (August to November) and weigh it against the weather right now and over the last few days. That gives you one live number, today 48% and looking good, plus a 14-day outlook and a normal-year line to compare against.
When is slippery jack season in Etelä-Savo, Finland?
In Etelä-Savo, Finland, slippery jack season usually runs August to November. The exact start shifts year to year with rain and temperature, so some years they show up early and some years late. Right now (September) the live forecast for Etelä-Savo, Finland reads 48% and conditions are looking good.
Where do slippery jack grow in Etelä-Savo, Finland?
Grows in conifer woods, almost always with pine, on sandy or poor soil and often along forest tracks and clearings. Common in young plantations and appears in groups. 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 Etelä-Savo, Finland so you know when it is worth heading out.
How do I know slippery jack season has started in Etelä-Savo, Finland?
Season usually kicks off after a warm spell followed by steady rain, with the first flushes appearing somewhere in the August to November window. The clearest sign is the live forecast lifting off zero into ‘just starting’ or ‘building’. For Etelä-Savo, Finland it currently sits at 48% and is looking good.
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.