Black Périgord Truffle Mycelium (Tuber melanosporum)

Grow your own Périgord Black Truffles with this mycelium kit
Périgord Black Truffles, true jewels of gastronomy, are distinguished by their powerful aroma and exceptional flavor. With this kit, you can grow these prized 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:

• Oaks (holm, downy, pedunculate, kermes)
• Hazelnut trees
• Linden trees
• Pines (Aleppo and black)

They prefer calcareous or slightly alkaline soil (pH between 7.5 and 8.5), well-drained, loamy-sandy, or slightly stony.

Product benefits:

• Compatible with various types of trees and natural substrates.
• Simple and effective method for starting a truffle cultivation.
• Enables prolonged fruiting under ideal conditions.
• Environmentally friendly and sustainable.

Cultivation instructions

1. Preparing the sugar-water mixture :

   • Use bottled mineral water to avoid contaminants such as chlorine.
   • Add approximately 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 distribute the mycelium evenly.

2. Mycelium development :

   • Place the mixture in a dark room at a stable temperature of at least 20°C.
   • Let it rest for at least 4 to 5 days, until the mycelial filaments develop and the liquid becomes cloudy.

3. Soil inoculation :

   • Root inoculation : Gently expose the roots of young trees (1 to 2 years old). Rinse them to remove impurities, then immerse them in the mycelium mixture for 10 to 15 minutes before replanting.
   • Inoculation in place: Dig holes or furrows around the target trees (approximately 1 meter from the trunk).
     • Add a layer of substrate (fine peat, vermiculite, or sand) mixed with the mycelium.
     • Water lightly to maintain moisture, but avoid waterlogged soil.

4. Environmental conditions :

   • Humidity : Maintain constant humidity during the first few weeks after inoculation.
   • Temperature : Ideally between 10°C and 25°C.
   • Exposure : Choose areas with plenty of sunlight and little prolonged frost.

Seasonality and harvesting

• Inoculation : Spring or early autumn, when weather conditions are mild and humid.
• 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 detailed instructions , with clear instructions and practical advice to ensure your success, whether you are a beginner or an expert.

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