Black Morel (Morchella Elata) Grain Spawn
Black Morel (Morchella Elata) Grain Spawn
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Black Morel Mushroom
Scientific Name: Morchella Elata
Black Morel is a prized gourmet mushroom known for its conical honeycomb-like cap and intensely earthy, nutty flavor. Highly sought after by chefs and foragers alike, it has a chewy, meaty texture that pairs beautifully with cream, butter, or wine reductions. Nutritionally rich, it offers a good source of iron, vitamin D, and antioxidants. Although morels grow prolifically in the wild, indoor cultivation is extremely complex due to their mycorrhizal tendencies and need for seasonal cues. Commercial outdoor cultivation has shown promise using sclerotia-based techniques in temperate zones.
Substrate: Outdoor soil beds enriched with hardwood chips, ash, and limestone; sometimes grown on grain to form sclerotia before soil inoculation
Colonization Temp: 55–65°F
Fruiting Temp: 40–60°F (after cold shock)
Fruiting Humidity: 70–85%
Light: Full or dappled daylight outdoors
FAE: Natural outdoor airflow
Notes: Requires overwintering or a cold-induced fruiting trigger; best suited for outdoor spring or fall fruiting beds.
Cultivation Difficulty: Pro
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Preparation
3lb Grain Spawn Bags are made from industry standard Unicorn bags locally sourced and prepared Organic Whole Oat Grain Spawn and Inoculated to order.
Grains are prepared with gypsum powder and soaked, boiled, packaged, sterilized and heat sealed.
Upon order, spawn is inoculated with 4ml of your chosen varity.
Spawn can be used to inoculate substrate or create second generation spawn bags.
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What to Expect
Colonization rates upon receipt will vary based on variety, transit time and temperature.
Grains are Inoculated to order, so in most cases you will see visible mycelial growth upon receipt, but it's possible this will not occur until a couple days after.