Morchella americana, commonly known as the American Morel, is a prized edible mushroom known for its distinctive honeycomb-like appearance and rich, earthy flavor. These mushrooms are highly sought after by foragers and gourmet chefs for their culinary qualities. They typically appear in the spring, often growing in disturbed soils or near certain types of trees, such as elms, ashes, and old apple orchards.

Our True Morel Liquid Culture Syringe contains a pure, carefully isolated sample of mycelium nurtured and expanded in our sterile laboratory. This 10 mL/cc syringe is ideal for inoculating substrates with precision and ensuring rapid colonization. Each syringe is guaranteed to be contaminant-free, ensuring a high success rate for your cultivation projects. We offer a free replacement if needed.

True Morel Liquid Culture Syringe

Name: True Morel Liquid Culture Syringe
Brand: Mission Myco
SKU: MM-TM-LC-0001-10mL

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Classification:

Kingdom: Fungi

Phylum: Ascomycota

Class: Pezizomycetes

Order: Pezizales

Family: Morchellaceae

Genus: Morchella

Species: M. americana

Other Names:

American Morel

Yellow Morel

White Morel
Use potato dextrose agar (PDA) or malt extract agar (MEA) for initial culturing of the mycelium.

Incubate Petri dishes at 20-22°C (68-72°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 20-22°C (68-72°F) until fully colonized.
Morchella americana can be grown on a variety of substrates including hardwood chips, sawdust, and composted manure. Some growers also use a combination of ash, elm, and other hardwoods to replicate the natural growing environment.

Ensure the substrate is well-drained and provides sufficient nutrients for the mycelium.
Optimal temperature for mycelium growth: 20-22°C (68-72°F)

Fruiting temperature: 15-18°C (59-65°F), often triggered by a drop in temperature and humidity similar to spring conditions.
Maintain high humidity levels of 80-90% during the colonization phase.

During fruiting, maintain a humidity level of 60-70% to encourage the development of fruiting bodies.
Morels require indirect light or diffused sunlight during the fruiting phase.

Direct sunlight should be avoided as it can dry out the substrate and the fruiting bodies.
Good air circulation is essential to prevent the buildup of CO2 and to provide fresh air, which is crucial during the fruiting stage.

Ensure proper ventilation to maintain fresh air exchange.
Colonization of the substrate typically takes 4-6 weeks.

Fruiting can be expected in the spring, after a period of cold temperatures, with the total growing time from inoculation to harvest being approximately 8-12 weeks.
For cultivating Morchella americana, the ideal pH range of the substrate is between 6.5 and 7.5, with a slightly neutral to slightly alkaline environment being most conducive to growth. Maintaining this pH range helps optimize the conditions for the mycelium to thrive and produce fruiting bodies efficiently. Adjusting the pH of your substrate according to these guidelines can significantly impact the success of your Morel cultivation.