Spore Genetics Golden Morel Liquid Culture Syringe

The Spore Genetics Golden Morel Liquid Culture Syringe is an ideal choice for cultivating the highly coveted Morchella esculenta, commonly known as the Golden Morel mushroom. Recognized for its distinctive honeycomb-like cap, conical shape, and rich, earthy flavor, the Golden Morel is a favorite among chefs and foragers alike. The cap’s color can range from light tan to golden brown, adding to its appeal in both culinary and foraging communities.

This syringe contains a live, isolated biological sample that has been meticulously nurtured, tested, and expanded at Spore Genetics to ensure it is 100% contaminate-free. The culture syringe features a high-output isolated sub-strain, optimized for maximum yield and reduced incubation time. Each purchase includes a sterile, individually packaged hypodermic needle for convenient substrate injection.

Cultivating Golden Morel mushrooms presents unique challenges, as this species requires a complex substrate mix, including sand, compost, leaf litter, hardwood sawdust, ash, and lime. Unlike other mushrooms, Morels require a symbiotic relationship with nearby grass or plants to thrive, and they do not grow well in autoclavable substrate bags. This makes them more challenging to cultivate, suited for advanced growers who are ready to tackle the intricacies of their growth requirements.

Golden Morel mushrooms require cold temperatures for fruiting, with an incubation temperature of 70°F - 80°F over 12-14 days, followed by fruiting at 55°F - 65°F with humidity levels of 85% - 93%. The pinning time ranges from 4-10 days, with a total fruiting time of 14-18 days. Their need for a complex substrate and symbiotic growth environment makes them a rewarding challenge for experienced mycologists seeking to cultivate these prized mushrooms.