First White Mushroom of 2025 Season Found in Brest Region, but...

Early Mushroom Season in Belarus: A Disappointing Find A video posted online shows a Belarusian mushroom hunter's discovery of their first white mushroom of the 2025 season. The find, however, was less than ideal. Filmed in the Brest region of Belarus, the video depicts a decaying white mushroom, prompting a reaction of disappointment from the author. "Completely rotten, completely useless," the author comments in the video. This early find, though disappointing in its condition, still highlights the start of mushroom season in the region. While not a large-scale event, it offers a glimpse into the experiences of local mushroom hunters and the realities of foraging. The video's comments section also shows similar experiences from other foragers, indicating a common challenge during the early stages of the mushroom season. One commenter wrote, "My husband and I found a bunch too. Only three of all the ones we found made it into the basket..."