Every weekend at the farmers market, a few people approach me with hungry twinkles in their eyes and ask wistfully if it’s possible to grow morel mushrooms at home. It’s entirely possible, although many will tell you it’s a fool’s errand. It usually takes 3 to 5 years for morels to grow, and you won’t know whether it worked until they pop up. Morels have several particular needs; perhaps the most critical is that they must experience a cold snap to trigger growth.
My family is fortunate to live in Michigan, where we’re guaranteed a cold snap in winter, and the spring morel season is a big deal here. They say big snowstorms yield the best morel seasons. If you live in a warmer climate, growing morels isn’t likely to work, but if you’re in a place where snow
