How to Grow Black Truffles
Truffles are a rare type of edible mushroom. Those that are of the tubal species are prized as a food. Truffles in general and black truffles in particular are highly sought by chefs. The black truffle is round, with grayish to black skin. Those wishing to grow it must live in a mild climate without extremely cold winters and they must also be methodical and patient, as it will be at least five years after planting until the first crop. Does this Spark an idea?
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Select an area with the proper soil conditions for growing black truffles. The soil should have three major qualities. The soil should be well aerated and not compacted, it should have a pH between 6.5-8.0, and the soil should be very well drained.
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Select an area that has other favorable characteristics. If possible, pick an area with existing oak, ash or poplar trees, because the truffles are likely to spread to the other trees. Make sure it has plenty of southern exposure and is relatively flat, with a slope of 15 degrees or less.
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Purchase tree saplings from a company that infuses the black truffle fungus into the roots of the trees. Plant the trees according to the recommendations for the species of tree.
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Cultivate and care for the trees as you normally would, watering generously, but making sure that the soil always drains properly.
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Wait patiently for the black truffles. It will almost surely take five years before you are able to harvest any truffles. At a price of nearly $300 a pound in 2009, the wait will be worth it.
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