Finding Common Morel: when, where and in what weather?
Morchella esculenta ·
🛡 Protected – small amounts onlyThis mushroom lives from breaking down organic matter such as leaves, needle litter and humus. The main season for Common Morel is April to May.
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When is the season for Common Morel?
The main season covers April to May. Occasional finds are possible from March to June. When it starts in a given year depends on the weather: after rain and with mild temperatures, mushrooms can appear earlier.
Growth weight per month (higher = better conditions)
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Where does Common Morel grow?
- Preferred trees: other tree species, Alder.
- Soil pH: best between 6.0 and 8.5 (possible from 5.0 to 9.0).
- Elevation: most common between 0 and 1,000 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 1,500 m).
- Grows in forests as well as at forest edges and in open areas.
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How nutritious is Common Morel?
Mushrooms are low in calories yet surprisingly rich in protein for a vegetable – good food after a hike.
- about 20–35 kcal per 100 g, raw
- about 2–4 g protein per 100 g
- about 1–3 g fibre, under 1 g fat
- plus potassium, B vitamins (mainly niacin and riboflavin) and selenium
Wild mushrooms grown outdoors get sunlight and form vitamin D as a result – more than most commercially grown mushrooms raised in the dark.
General guide values for edible wild mushrooms in general, raw; they vary by species, site and maturity. Not dietary advice.
Preserving Common Morel
- Drying: well suited
- Freezing: cooked only
- Also good: Powder
Drying is the classic method here. Halve lengthwise first and rinse or brush out grit and insects. Always cook morels thoroughly, dried ones too after soaking.
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In what weather does Common Morel grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 6 to 24 °C, a humidity of 50–90 % and about 5–35 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Waldschatzfinder calculates the growth probability for your spot every day from this – with the weather of the last three months and the 10-day forecast, with an account also with soil, elevation, forest and tree species. It is a guide, not a promise.
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Frequently asked questions about Common Morel
When does Common Morel grow?
The main season of Common Morel is April to May; occasional finds are possible from March to June.
Where do I find Common Morel?
This mushroom lives from breaking down organic matter such as leaves, needle litter and humus. Preferred trees: other tree species, Alder. Grows in forests as well as at forest edges and in open areas.
In what weather does Common Morel grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 6 to 24 °C, a humidity of 50–90 % and about 5–35 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Common Morel?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Common Morel for your spot – free, with the weather of the last three months and the 10-day forecast; with an account also with soil, elevation, forest and tree species. The mushroom alert tells you as soon as the chances rise at your favourite place.