Grow your own Périgord Black Truffles with this mycelium kit
Périgord Black Truffles, true gems of gastronomy, are distinguished by their powerful aroma and exceptional flavor. With this kit, you can cultivate these precious truffles in your own garden or orchard.
Details
This kit contains a tube of liquid Périgord Black Truffle mycelium ( Tuber melanosporum ), produced under optimal sterile conditions. This mycelium is ready to be diluted in a sugar water solution for easy inoculation.
Périgord Black Truffles live in symbiosis with several types of host trees:
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Oaks (green, pubescent, pedunculate, kermes)
- Hazelnuts
- Lindens
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Pines (Aleppo and black)
They prefer a calcareous or slightly alkaline soil (pH between 7.5 and 8.5), well-drained, silty-sandy or slightly rocky.
Product advantages:
- Compatible with various types of trees and natural substrates.
- Simple and effective method to start a truffle cultivation.
- Allows prolonged fruiting under ideal conditions.
- Environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Cultivation instructions
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Preparation of the sugar water mixture :
- Use bottled mineral water to avoid contaminants like chlorine.
- Add about 10% preservative-free apple or lemon syrup (glucose/fructose).
- Mix 10 ml of mycelium per liter of sugar water (for example, 15 ml for a 1.5-liter bottle).
- Gently shake to evenly distribute the mycelium.
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Mycelium development :
- Place the mixture in a dark room at a stable temperature of at least 20°C.
- Let rest for at least 4 to 5 days, until the mycelium filaments develop and the liquid becomes cloudy.
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Soil inoculation :
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Root inoculation : Slightly clear the roots of young trees (1 to 2 years old). Rinse them to remove impurities, then dip them in the mycelium mixture for 10 to 15 minutes before replanting.
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In-place inoculation: Dig holes or furrows around the target trees (about 1 meter from the trunk).
- Incorporate a layer of substrate (fine peat, vermiculite, or sand) mixed with the mycelium.
- Water lightly to maintain moisture, but avoid waterlogged soil.
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Environmental conditions :
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Moisture : Maintain constant humidity during the first weeks after inoculation.
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Temperature : Ideal between 10°C and 25°C.
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Exposure : Favor areas with significant sunlight, with little prolonged frost.
Seasonality and harvest
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Inoculation : Spring or early autumn, when weather conditions are mild and humid.
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Expected fruiting : Périgord Black Truffles generally fruit between November and March, but production can sometimes take several years (usually 5 to 10 years after inoculation).
Transform your space into a productive truffle orchard and discover the satisfaction of growing your own Périgord Black Truffles. Get started today!
Why choose SemiSauvage - Permaculture?
At SemiSauvage - Permaculture , we are committed to providing products of exceptional quality. Our mycelium tubes are carefully sterilized and vacuum-packed to ensure their purity.
Each kit includes a detailed notice , with clear instructions and practical advice to ensure your success, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
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