Truffle tree for carolyn....You need a dog and room for 18 trees!!!

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Our seedlings are grown in specially controlled environments. Each plant is individually treated and checked to make sure that the black truffle fungus, and only it, is growing on the root system. They are eastern filbert blight resistant. We recommend planting 500 trees per acre, in rows 12 to 15 feet apart, with a space of six feet between trees. The faster the soil is fully colonized, the faster the production. With proper care, trees can be expected to start producing truffles after six years, with full production in ten years. Average production is 75 lbs. per acre/per year. Garland Gourmet (and other mushroom brokers) will currently purchase truffles at a minimum of $300 per pound, depending on market conditions.

Perigord black truffles start to grow in spring and summer, and they are harvested from December through February. Several different methods are used for finding truffles. A pig or dog is used to help locate the truffles. Dogs, of course, can be trained to find most anything. Pigs, specifically sows, are naturally attracted to truffles because they emit a steroid similar to a pheromone produced by boars pre-mating behavior. Pigs can be challenging because they will fight one for the truffles. In France, another long-practiced method for finding truffles is avec la mouche or "with the fly". When ripe, swarms of flies can be seen hovering over the area where truffles are growing.

Price per tree: $22
Minimum order: 18 trees
Call for quotes on quantites over 1,000.

Harvest season is mid November through mid March. Specially trained dogs are used for harvesting the truffles. We offer dog training service, as well as all technical consultation

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