What soils are required for truffles?
It is clear that Tuber Melanosporum thrives in certain types of high calcium or limestone soils, in a fairly wide range as our research has proven. Soil analyses on these different sites known to be good producers show constant factors in physical characteristics, structure, water retaining capacity balanced elements, drainage capacity. With good soil testing and manipulation of the soils we can now create this ideal environment in non calcareous soils for truffle growth. Climate The zones of production of Tuber Melanosporum are situated between 4Oth and 47th degrees of South latitude. This species needs a temperate climate with well marked seasons. During its maturing phase it freezes underground at -7° C. The ideal climate for truffles is: – Winter with nights at -1-5°, and days between 1O° to 14°C – Spring with alternating periods of damp and heat. – Hot Summer interrupted by thunderstorms or irrigation events, in late February/ March and an Autumn which is not too wet. However, Tub
