Grow your own Summer White Truffles with this mycelium kit
Summer White Truffles, known for their delicate flavor and subtle aroma, are jewels of gastronomy. Thanks to this kit, you can cultivate these precious truffles in your own garden.
Details
This kit contains a tube of liquid mycelium of Summer White Truffle ( Tuber aestivum ), product under optimal sterility conditions. The mycelium is ready to be diluted in a solution of sugary water for easy inoculation.
Summer White Truffles live in symbiosis with several types of host trees, such as :
Oaks (green, pubescent, peduncled, kermes)
Hazelnuts
Linden trees
pines (of Aleppo and black)
Charm
They prefer clay-loamy soils, slightly alkaline to neutral (pH between 7 and 8), with good water retention but without excess moisture.
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 :
Directly on the roots : 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.
Soil inoculation : 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 : Prefer semi-shaded areas or those with filtered sunlight. Prune the trees lightly to allow good light penetration.
Seasonality and harvest
Inoculation : Spring or early autumn, when the climatic conditions are mild and humid.
Expected fruiting : Summer White Truffles generally fruit from September to December, 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 pleasure of cultivating your own Summer White Truffles. Get started today!
Why choose SemiSauvage - Permaculture ?
At SemiSauvage - Permaculture , we are committed to providing products of exceptional quality for all truffle lovers. 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 beginner or an expert.