Professional paper

https://doi.org/10.31727/gzb.42.6.6

A possibility of truffle cultivation (Tuber spp.)

Ivan Širić
Snježana Širol

Abstract

The aim of this paper was to describe the program of planting a truffle orchard in Istra and its management in the following years. The paper starts with the description of truffles, its morfology, biology and growing conditions. These serve as the basic informations to built a program of planting a plantation. Tuber melanosporum and Tuber magnatum are described in details as they are most interesting for grown. There is also a chapter that gives a word about truffle culture in Croatia and other countries to point out their significance. The program includes the planting and seedlings, and the idea of soil management, irrigation, protection and pruning. Considering soil analysis results and literature studied, certain areas in Croatia are suitable for truffle farming with minor deviations from the required pedological conditions.

Keywords

truffles; farming program; soil; location

Hrčak ID:

231152

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/231152

Publication date:

24.12.2019.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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