Black Morel Liquid Culture Syringe

• Use potato dextrose agar (PDA) or malt extract agar (MEA) for initial culturing of the mycelium.
• Incubate Petri dishes at 18-22°C (64-72°F) in a dark environment until fully colonized.

• Grain spawn (oats, rye, millet, or sorghum) is recommended for inoculating the bulk substrate.
• Sterilize the grains and inoculate with the colonized agar from the Petri dishes.
• Incubate the grain spawn at 18-22°C (64-72°F) until fully colonized.

• Morel mushrooms prefer a substrate rich in organic matter. A mixture of hardwood chips, compost, and soil is commonly used.
• Ensure the substrate is well-drained and has a good mix of decomposed plant material and minerals.

• Optimal temperature for mycelium growth: 18-22°C (64-72°F)
• Optimal temperature for fruiting: 10-15°C (50-59°F)

• Maintain high humidity levels of 80-90% during the mycelium growth phase.
• During fruiting, maintain humidity at around 60-70% to encourage the development of fruiting bodies without causing rot.

• Morel mushrooms require indirect sunlight or low-intensity artificial light during the fruiting stage.
• Ensure that light exposure is consistent to help trigger the formation of fruiting bodies.

• Good air circulation is essential to prevent the buildup of CO2 and to provide fresh air, which is critical during the fruiting stage.
• Ensure proper ventilation to maintain fresh air exchange and avoid fungal diseases.

• The growth cycle of morel mushrooms from inoculation to harvest can take several months.
• Colonization of the substrate typically takes 2-4 months, and fruiting bodies can appear in early spring, depending on environmental conditions.

For cultivating morel mushrooms, the ideal pH range of the substrate is typically between 5.5 and 7.0. Maintaining this slightly acidic to neutral pH range helps optimize the conditions for the mycelium to thrive and produce fruiting bodies efficiently.