Do you want to forage Morel mushrooms in Delaware, but don’t know when the best time is?
Foraging Morel Mushrooms in Delaware is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- Morel Mushrooms have a very short season when they can be foraged and still taste great.
So if you forage them too early they may not be ready and taste bad. And if you forage them too late they may become sour become inedible.
Today, I’m going to teach you the ideal time to forage Morel mushrooms in Delaware:
- To Learn More About HOW to Grow, Check Out This GUIDE!
When is Morel Mushrooms Season in Delaware?
As you may have already guessed, this really depends on weather conditions and the type of morel mushroom you are hunting for.
Weather Conditions!!!
Depending on the type of morel mushroom, there are numerous conditions you should look for to determine when to forage morel mushrooms in Delaware
These include:
- The amount of rain. The more rain, the sooner you can forage them.
- Temperature. Both the air temperature and soil temperature. The sooner it gets to 53 degrees Fahrenheit the sooner you’ll see morel mushrooms.
- Soil Conditions. The wetter the soil the more likelihood you will be able to find morel mushrooms.
- Location in Delaware. The more southern in the state, the sooner you’ll see morel mushrooms.
Type of Morel Mushroom!!!
Typical forage season depending on the type of morel mushroom you are hunting is as follows:
- Spring Season
- If the mushroom you are looking to forage grows in the spring then the best time to hunt for it is between March and May.
Where to Find Mushrooms
This again will depend on the type of morel mushroom you are foraging. Typically, they can be found:
- In yards, gardens, the woods, and even in designated areas in parks
- Under trees, on dead and live trees, in compost piles, in gardens, etc.
If you want to learn WHEN to forage mushrooms, head over to HERE and just type in the mushroom you want to grow.
