Truffles, an introduction One of the most commonly asked questions when we are running courses is ‘Will we find any Truffles today?’ unfortunately my answer is almost always no, through this guide we’re going to look at An Introduction to Truffles incase you happen to be lucky enough to stumble…
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Yellow False Truffle / Summer / Autumn / Inedible Scientific Name Rhizopogon luteolus Common Names Yellow False Truffle, Family Rhizopogonaceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal and grow just beneath the surface around pine tree. They are more common in the north on sandy soils. Description As the name suggests they are…
Autumn Truffle / Autumn / Winter / Edible Scientific Name Tuber uncinatum Common Names Autumn Truffle, Burgundy truffle Family Tuberaceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal and grow just beneath the surface near oaks, birch, beech and hazel. They are more common in the south but they have been found as far…
Summer Truffle / Summer / Edible Scientific Name Tuber aestivum Common Names Summer Truffle, Family Tuberaceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal and grow just beneath the surface near oaks, birch, beech and hazel. They are more common in the south but they have been found as far north as the Peak…