What are the different truffle trees and how to choose them? Each soil has its own truffle tree? Few “neophyte” amateurs, of which we were one until recently, know this, but not only oaks are suitable for growing truffles. Another little-known fact is that not all oaks are suitable, even within the oak family. What’s…
Where do Truffles grow in France? Discovering the French truffle-growing terroirs ? Let’s explore the southern lands! When we ask ourselves about French truffle-growing terroirs, it is important to specify which variety of truffle we are talking about. Our tour of the French truffle lands will focus on the cultivation of the Tuber Melanosporum. Historically,…
History of truffle growing and truffle traditions Born “between the rains of the two virgins” the truffle is today an integral part of the heritage of our beautiful traditional French agriculture. We tell you here the history of truffle growing, punctuated by some amusing anecdotes. Over the centuries, truffles have fuelled as many desires as…