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Fungi Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Morchella galilaea

An unusual autumn-fruiting morel, described from Israel in 2012 and now known from Mediterranean, subtropical and tropical sites worldwide. Unlike most morels it appears to be saprotrophic, and it has turned up in misted propagation beds, which hints at easier cultivation.

Morchella galilaea
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At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest

Where it grows wild

Solitary or scattered on soil under olive, pine and ash, and on volcanic tuff in misted nursery propagation beds. Probably saprotrophic rather than mycorrhizal.

Few records carry an elevation.

AsiaEuropeAfricaPacificNew Zealand

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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