How to grow Common Morel

Morchella esculenta

Grows on decomposing wood. A suitable bed can be made under the shade of trees by raking the leaf litter back, and working sawdust or small twigs into the soil along with spawn, and then replacing the leaf litter. Morels are common after forest fires, so adding ashes may help.

How long does Common Morel take to grow?

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Common Morel Etymology

The latin ‘esculenta’ means “edible”.¹

Morchella esculenta is a European name and does not apply to mushrooms found in North America.²

Other names for Common Morel

morel mushroom, true morel

Misspellings: morle, moorel,

Footnotes

¹ The meaning of Latin plant names

² Mushroom Expert