Grow your own Black Périgord Truffles with this mycelium kit
Black Truffles from Périgord, true jewels of gastronomy, are distinguished by their powerful aroma and exceptional flavor.. Thanks to this kit, you can cultivate these precious truffles in your own garden or orchard.
Details
This kit contains a tube of liquid mycelium of Périgord Black Truffle ( Tuber melanosporum ), product under optimal sterility conditions. This mycelium is ready to be diluted in a sugary water solution for easy inoculation.
Black Truffles live in symbiosis with several types of host trees :
Oaks (green, pubescent, peduncled, kermes)
Hazelnuts
Linden trees
pines (of Aleppo and black)
They prefer a calcareous or slightly alkaline soil (pH between 7.5 and 8.5), well-drained, silty-sandy or slightly stony.
Advantages of the product :
Compatible with various types of trees and natural substrates.
Simple and effective method to start a truffle cultivation.
Allows for prolonged fruiting under ideal conditions.
Environmentally friendly and durable.
Growing instructions
Preparing the sugar water mixture :
Use bottled mineral water to avoid contaminants like chlorine.
Add about 10% apple or lemon syrup without preservatives (glucose/fructose).
Mix 10 ml of mycelium per liter of sweetened water (for example, 15 ml for a 1.5 liter bottle).
Shake gently to distribute the mycelium well.
Development of mycelium :
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.
Soil inoculation :
Root inoculation : Gently expose the roots of young trees (aged 1 to 2 years). Rinse them to remove impurities, then soak them in the mycelium mixture for 10 to 15 minutes before replanting.
Inoculation in place : Dig holes or furrows around the target trees (about 1 meter from the trunk).
Integrate a substrate layer (fine peat, vermiculite or sand) mixed with the mycelium.
Water lightly to maintain moisture, but avoid waterlogged soil.
Environmental conditions :
Humidity : Maintain constant humidity in the first weeks after inoculation.
Temperature : Ideal between 10°C and 25°C.
Exposure : Favor areas with significant sunshine, with little prolonged frost.
Seasonality and harvest
Inoculation : Spring or early autumn, when the climatic conditions are mild and humid.
Expected fruiting : Black Périgord 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 cultivating your own Black Truffles of Périgord. 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 instruction manual, with clear instructions and practical tips to ensure your success, whether you are a novice or an expert.
