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Do morel mushrooms grow in the same places every year?

Morel mushrooms can grow in the same places every year, but it's not guaranteed. Morels typically grow in areas with…

1 year ago

What is the ideal air and ground temperature for morels to grow?

Known for their unique flavor and meaty texture, morel mushrooms are highly sought-after delicacies. They are a favorite of gourmet chefs…

1 year ago

Can you eat morel mushrooms raw?

It is not recommended to eat morel mushrooms raw as they contain a mildly toxic compound called hydrazine that can…

1 year ago

Do Deer Eat Morels?

While deer are known to eat a wide variety of plants, including many types of mushrooms, there is little evidence…

1 year ago

What types of edible mushrooms can be found in North America?

A wide variety of edible mushrooms can be found in North America. Although far from an exhaustive list, here are…

1 year ago

What Happens to Morels in Freezing Weather and Snow?

Although rare, sometimes we find ourselves in the middle of prime morel season, then out of nowhere, freezing tempuratures and…

3 years ago

Watch this 14 Day Morel Growing Time-lapse Video

A common misconception about morels is that they "pop up" overnight. You can clearly see in this video that the…

3 years ago

Identifying White Morels (Morchella rufobrunnea)

The white morel is unique in many ways. The majority of morel mushrooms are black or yellow in color and…

5 years ago

Identifying Yellow Morel Mushrooms (Morchella sp.)

Photo credit: Dennis Murphy (flickr) https://www.flickr.com/photos/damurphy/2539509636 The yellow morel mushroom, often called the common or true morel, is a widely…

5 years ago

Verpas, The Other False Morels (Verpa conica, V.bohemica)

These two closely related cousins to the morel can easily be confused with the true morels unless one is paying…

5 years ago