Oaks:the best group species for truffle cultivation.

The best group species for truffle cultivation are oaks.In Europe there is a wide variety of oak hybrids and species.In Italy the most used is Quercus pubescens, but in certain conditions Quercus Ilex,Quercus cerris and Quercus robur are used.Corykus avellana(hazelnut),Ostrya carpinifolia(european hop),Pinus pinea(pine) and Tilia spp.(lime tree) are used quite a lot.Oftn,in the truffle plantations,many of these species are mixed with oaks.

Precious white truffle ,white truffle from Alba and Acqualagna
( Tuber magnatum Pico )

Location :
Mainly in Italy
Cultivation areas :
Limited, because at the moment, it is very hard to find and to cultivate.
Commercial value :
Very high due to high market demand but limited production and conservation.
Picking time :
September to December

Precious black truffle , black truffle from Norcia and Spoleto
( Tuber melanosporum Vittad. )

Location :
It is almost exclusively produced and picked in Italy,France and Spain.
Cultivation areas :
There are several suitable areas for cultivation. It is considered the most interesting truffle for artificial truffle culture.
Commercial value :
High, thanks to very good flavour characteristics and many types of coocking use
Picking time :
November to March

Summer black truffle ( Tuber aestivum Vittad. )

Location :
It is produced and picked in several European areas. Even if the best areas are in
Italy,France and Spain.
Cultivation areas :
There are many good areas for cultivation. It is definately one of the easiest truffles to obtain in artificial cultivation.
Commercial value :
Even with a medium-low market value, the average truffle production is very high .
It is well used fresh or for preparing sauces, patés, etc , mixed with other ingredients, for jar and tube products.
Picking time :
June to September

Autumn black truffle ( Tuber uncinatum Chat.)

Location :
It is produced and picked mostly in Italy, France and Spain, in cold and cool areas.
Cultivation areas :
More limited than the summer truffle , which is similar but better .
Commercial value :
It is an emerging truffle, with a good market demand
Picking time :
September to December

Small white truffle ( Tuber borchii Vittad.)

Location :
It is produced and picked in several European areas.
Cultivation areas :
There are many good areas for cultivation. It is definately the easiest truffle to obtain in artificial cultivation.
Commercial value :
The normal quotation is medium . It is frequently used for preparing sauces, patés, mixed with other ingredients, for jar and tube products.
Picking time :
January to April

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