[dstoltz]

Over the summer 2013 and fall, I inoculated probably 100 spots on property I own with Rufobrunnea agar and liquid cultures I had grown.. Some in garden spots, some around apple trees, some around mulberry trees and most in landscape material and plant beds. Since we still have 18in of snow cover , I am anxiously awaiting spring. I'll post any positive results I have along with the soil conditioning I performed.

 

[jack]

Isn't that the " Landscape Morel " Did you introduce any to wood chips. ? Also they may fruit at anytime, not just in the spring. Let us know whatever happens. This will be pretty interesting !

 

[dstoltz]

Yes, Jack, it's the landscape morel. It's reported to be one of the easiest to cultivate and various articles I've read Rufos or a strain of have shown up from Baja to Israel
Unfortunately; I'm in Illinois with 18in of snow on the ground. Spring rains can't come soon enough.

 

[old henry]

We just lost the rest of the snow here in most places. Do the cultivated morels taste the same? I've heard of this last year but was a bit skeptical. Good luck

 

[dstoltz]

Temps will be around 40 starting today (Tuesday) so I'm hoping to see ground again soon. As for the taste, I've never had a landscape morel (Rufo) but what i've read is that the Rufos are not as flavorful as greys in nature. But if I can step out my door and pick these, I'll give it a try.