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Morel Mushrooms #872363

Asked June 10, 2024, 9:24 AM EDT

Do you sell Morel Mushroom spore? If not, can you recommend a reliable source to purchase some? Also, do you have any information available on how to prepare the soil?

Houghton County Michigan

Expert Response

Good evening -- our sincere apologies for the delay in responding.  I've checked several resources and unfortunately we do not have anyone with expertise to help.

Thank you for your question through Ask an Expert. Due to the diversity of mushrooms, along with the fact that many look alike, and varying toxicity of mushrooms, we’re unable to identify mushrooms, indicate whether or not they are edible, or give guidance on the cultivation of mushrooms. Getting it wrong could have serious, if not deadly, consequences. Please read the following article from a colleague that studies mushrooms:

Identifying mushrooms: There is more to it than you might realize:

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/identifying_mushrooms_there_is_more_to_it_than_you_might_realize

Here are a few additional resources that may be helpful:


Best wishes,




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