Morchella mediterraneensis
A black morel described in 2016 from Turkey and one of the most common morels of the Mediterranean region. It grows with pine, cedar, juniper and fir. It is not cultivated.
At home, aim for
Day
Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light
Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest
Where it grows wild
Grows in association with conifers in mixed forest, including Pinus brutia, P. nigra, Cedrus libani, Juniperus excelsa and Abies cilicica.
In Turkey it grows at 1000–1700 m.
TurkeyMediterranean Europe
🔒 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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