Truffle hazel - Tuber melanosporum / Corylus avellana - Tuber melanosporum

Prices (6 Offers) from 14.00 € to 17.50 €
Buy: Truffle hazel - Tuber melanosporum

29.90 € BLACK PERIGORD TRUFFLE / Melanosporum tuber TRUFFLE HAZEL

1673E - Unavailable

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Young truffle plant of 2 years in pot of 1 litre. Height: 20/30 cm.
Mycorhization controlled and licensed by INRA.

17.50 € BLACK PERIGORD TRUFFLE / Tuber melanosporum TRUFFLE HAZEL

1673T - Available

Young truffle plug plants (1year) of 400cm3. Height: 20/30 cm.
Mycorhization under control and licence of INRA.

15.75 € BLACK PERIGORD TRUFFLE / Tuber melanosporum TRUFFLE HAZEL

1673X - Available

Young truffle plug plants (1year) of 400cm3. Height: 20/30 cm.
Mycorhization under control and licence of INRA.
Unit price available starting from 20 units purchased - 10% discount.

14.85 € BLACK PERIGORD TRUFFLE / Tuber melanosporum TRUFFLE HAZEL

1673R - Available

Young truffle plug plants (1year) of 400cm3. Height: 20/30 cm.
Mycorhization under control and licence of INRA.
Unit price available starting from 80 units purchased - 15% discount.

14.00 € BLACK PERIGORD TRUFFLE / Tuber melanosporum TRUFFLE HAZEL

1673Y - Available

Young truffle plug plants (1year) of 400cm3. Height: 20/30 cm.
Mycorhization under control and licence of INRA.
Unit price available starting from 180 units purchased - 20% discount.

0.40 € FERTILISER

1673A - Available

TABLET – Fertiliser tablet to place at the bottom of the hole before planting. Slow release over 7 to 8 months. Only 1 tablet in each hole.

Photos (4) : Truffle hazel - Tuber melanosporum

Truffle hazel - Tuber melanosporum

Plant grown in 1 litre pot

Truffle hazel - Tuber melanosporum

Planfor 1 litre pot

Truffle hazel - Tuber melanosporum

Planfor 1 litre pot

Description : Truffle hazel - Tuber melanosporum

Adult Dimensions: Height up to 5m, width up to 5m (16.4').
Foliage: Deciduous.
Soil Type: Rich and fertile.
Hardiness: hardy to -28°C.
Exposure: Full sun.

Growth of truffles:
The hazel is an excellent truffle tree. It is important to plant it in a very chalky (alkaline, pH greater than 7.5) soil which is well drained to avoid any excessive moisture. It is suited to dry regions where there is little rainfall. It is vital that your plants establish good roots if the truffles are going to properly develop; therefore, meticulous soil preparation is essential before planting.

The planting density for tuber melanosporum varies between 250 and 400 plants per hectare.

Regular maintenance and careful watering are equally important if you want to succeed.

It is a better choice of tree on poor or damp soils.
Usually it will take between 5 and 6 years before you experience the marvelous truffles!

Throughout the world there are several different types of truffle, however in France only 2 are regularly planted: Tuber melanosporum and Tuber uncinatum.

Uncinatum tuber / Bourgogne Truffle:
The Bourgogne truffle is appreciated for its strong flavour and incomparable de sous-bois, it is also for its nut like flavour that it has such a reputation for quality. It is harvested in September.

Melanosporum tuber / Perigord Truffle:
The famous black truffle of Périgord is loved for its very strong unique flavour. It has a worldwide reputation. It is harvested from December to the end of March.

Which one to plant, Melanosporum tuber or Uncinatum tuber ?
Apart from the different flavour of each variety, generally plants with the uncinatum tuber are planted in regions where the winters can be severe. As the Bourgogne truffle reaches maturity earlier than son homologue, it can be harvested before hard frosts. The Périgord truffle is planted mainly in the west and south of France.