American Truffle Company® (ATC) provides ultra-high quality seedlings (young trees developed from seeds) inoculated with either the black winter truffle (Tuber melanosporum) or the black summer truffle (Tuber aestivum/uncinatum), as well as complete know-how and technology for you to succeed in truffle cultivation - all in a partnership arrangement. We do not assume you have [...]
Truffles (aka black diamonds) are a kind of 'underground mushroom' that grow on the roots of certain tree species. They are highly prized by top chefs and connoisseurs around the world for their exquisite flavor and command exceedingly high prices (60 Minutes named them: The Most Expensive Food in the World).
There are two types of black truffles that can be cultivated: the Burgundy (Tuber aestivum/uncinatum) and Périgord (Tuber melanosporum) truffles, and each has different climate requirements. The Burgundy truffle is less demanding and can thrive in nearly all climates, but the Périgord truffle requires a more moderate climate. We have a useful interactive map that shows you [...]
The truffle grows underground and the truffle orchard looks like a tree farm. Like all mycorrhizal species, the truffle grows in symbiosis with the roots of certain trees. This means the trees and truffles live in a mutually beneficial relationship in which one needs the other. The black truffle grows most successfully with the roots [...]