Black Morel Agar Plate (Morchella importuna)

Black Morel (Morchella importuna) is one of the most sought-after gourmet mushrooms in the world, prized for its rich, earthy flavour and honeycomb-textured caps. Until recently, morels were only available through wild foraging—making this cultivated species a game-changer for commercial growers.

This 100 mm agar plate is prepared on nutrient-rich media under sterile lab conditions. It offers fast-growing, clean mycelium ideal for grain spawn production, outdoor bed trials, or climate-controlled experiments. With proper conditions, growers in Sri Lanka’s cooler highland regions or equipped grow rooms can tap into this rare, high-value market.

What You’ll Receive

• 1 × 100 mm sterile agar plate colonised with Morchella importuna
• Strain ID and pour date clearly labelled
• Best used within 4 weeks if stored at 2–5 °C

Recommended Growing Conditions

• Spawn run: 18–22 °C on sterilised grain
• Sclerotia formation: Mix colonised grain with enriched sawdust; incubate at 18–20 °C for 4–6 weeks
• Fruiting beds: 8–18 °C in shaded outdoor areas or cooled tents; moist sandy or loamy soil with 2 cm casing
• Site selection: Best results in highland zones or with artificial spring-like conditions

Why Grow Black Morels?

• One of the most expensive edible mushrooms on the global market
• First morel species with proven success in cultivation
• Distinctive flavour and texture prized by gourmet chefs and exporters
• Sets your farm apart with a truly premium specialty crop

Best Use Cases

• Expand to grain spawn for use in soil beds or cooled grow tents
• Supply fresh or dried morels to fine-dining restaurants and boutique exporters
• Store as a master culture for seasonal research and breeding
• Develop unique product formats such as dried whole caps or powdered seasoning

This agar plate offers a clean, aggressive Black Morel culture—an exceptional opportunity for Sri Lankan growers seeking to produce one of the most valuable mushrooms in the world. Ideal for farms ready to explore high-margin gourmet markets with unique infrastructure or microclimate access.