Morel Mushrooms, the hunt is On...You

[line052]

So here in Ottawa I have identified some very promising areas in my first ever mushroom hunt season. I am curious though, has anyone else found Morels up in Ontario this spring. Everything I read say this is the time, but I have yet to find them around Ottawa. Leeks and asparagus I am finding and also a rhubarb patch on reclaimed "city park walk" area.

I have seen so much and learned/discovered plants I have always seen when hunting but never knew the name or purpose. Chanterelles, I have always kicked over in the woods, and puffballs just walked by with disgust. I guess it was the post of a giant puffball someone either posted on FB or this forum that turned me down this path.

I was speaking with the MIL last night and she told me growing up in Woodstock, her dad used to go out with other fellas and come home with loads of mushrooms when she was kid. So a bag or two of Morels will be on her gift list.

So is anyone finding them yet, or is it still too early for my Planting Zone?

[JMatthews]

The recent rain and warmer temperatures should help. Unfortunately, it's going to get cold again this weekend. Hopefully they'll be up soon.

[Fisherman]

Nothing yet, been too dry here. Maybe with the rain from last night and warming temps they'll sprout.

[MikePal]

They're up here Mark...my buddy has them in his yard (wild) and they are growing already...FOX has the harvesting rights for them

[greatwhite]

I remember some friends picking muShrooms when I was in College.

[Fox]

They're up here Mark...my buddy has them in his yard (wild) and they are growing already...FOX has the harvesting rights for them

You guys are back from the states? I will be heading down the neighbours after work

[adipose]

was fortunate to find a couple this yr (Dundas,Ont)
which i cooked up with the last of the grouse.
was my first time eating Morels, pretty tasty
hope you find some as well.

[robster]

Down this way still early but this catch was picked on May 18, 2015. Usually they come out for the long weekend.image.jpg

[Sinker]

I havent seen any kind of mushroom yet this year. Hoping this rain will bring out the morels, but no dice yet.

S.

[greatwhite]

Do any of you actually pick and sell mushrooms? It's big in BC but I don't know how big in Ontario and how do you find a buyer? (No I don't mean for the Magic ones )