It’s Almost Morel Hunting Season!
Four tips to help you find these elusive and tasty delicacies.
Wild morel mushrooms are one of the most prized mushrooms in the world. Their subtle nutty flavor and unique structure make them a luxury ingredient for many chefs.
Every spring, foragers comb the forests and marshes in search of these elusive fungi.
Since morels have a short growing season, are hard to find, and are difficult to grow, they can sell for $20.00 to $100.00 a pound
1. When to start looking.
Morel season runs from March through May, depending on your location and timing is everything.
The old-timers in my area say that when the oak leaves are the size of a mouse’s ear you know it’s time to start looking.
Soil temperature needs to reach the 50s for morels to start popping. A wet spring is also conducive to a good harvest.
When you have several 50 degree nights in a row, that’s when you start looking. And if it has recently rained, even better!
2. Where to find them.
Get to know the trees. Morels are known to sprout up around certain trees such as hickory, sycamore, ash, elm, and oak. Look for dead or dying trees…
