Think Morels

[Maverickpro201]

Do you think since we had such a mild winter up here this winter that the Morels may be early this year. 

What are your thoughts?

[jdmidwest]

Last few weeks have been in right temp range, but ground still cold

[BilletHead]

1 hour ago, Maverickpro201 said:

Do you think since we had such a mild winter up here this winter that the Morels may be early this year. 

What are your thoughts?

              Good question but I really don't think the winter temps have anything to do with it.  The places we hunt seem to bloom equally every year about the same. I worry more about ground moisture and that magic temperature JD speaks of in his post. I will though watch the harvest this season and see if it changes. We are still in the edge of the drought line. Come on spring rains.

[tjm]

I find fewer after a mild winter, i think. When we hit that magic night time temperature the weeds grow faster than the morels if they have already had 4-6 weeks head start. There may be just as many morels, but I don't find them.