how and where do truffles grow?

Answer 1

they are a type of mushroom and they grow in dark and moist climates. not in Arizona.

Answer 2

Where do truffles grow?

Truffles are composed of mostly water and minerals absorbed from the ground via the roots of trees with which they lives in symbiosis. In fact, they grow mainly near the roots of poplars, lime, pine, hazelnut, oak and willow trees and are a kind of parasite of the host organism.

The color nuances, flavor and perfume of the truffle depend on the kind of host tree. For instance, truffles grown near oak trees, will have a stronger perfume compared to those grown in the proximity of lime trees, which will be lighter in color and more aromatic, while those grown near pine trees will have a garlicky flavor. On the other hand, the shape depends on the characteristics of the soil. If the dirt is soft the truffle will be smooth, while in hard soil the truffle will become knotty and uneven because of the hardship it has to overcome during its development.


Since the truffle grows underground, how is it found?

A specially trained person, called a tartufaio, or "truffle finder", with the aid of a trained dog, personal experience and some luck, hunts for the precious tuber. To perform this function legally, the tartufaio must register with the overseeing authority and carry a specific photo I. D. which authorizes him or her to hunt for truffles in most places.

How are the truffles used?

The truffle is at its best when used raw. In fact, when cooked it loses both perfume and flavor. There exists, too, truffle essences for sale, but they are essentially chemical products created in laboratories. The perfume of the truffle is much more intense than its flavor.

Answer 3

Truffles are found anywhere from two to 16 inches (5 to 40 cm) below the ground, usually in a circular formation about four to five feet (120 to 150 cm) from the base of an oak tree. A number of varieties exist including desert truffles found in the Middle East and the Mediterranean.

The ascoma (fruiting body) of truffles is highly prized as food. In 1825 Brillat-Savarin called the truffle "the diamond of the kitchen" and praised its aphrodisiac powers. (Physiology of Taste Meditation vi). While the aphrodisiac characteristics of truffles have not been established, it is still held in high esteem in traditional French, northern Italian and Istrian cooking, and in international haute cuisine.

click here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truffle#Edible_usage

Answer 4

I saw this on tv. Men were walking thru the woods in England. They were digging truffles out of the ground. They were underground. Looked like black mold in the shape of a ball, or rock.

Answer 5

They grow wild under ground throughout cooler parts of Europe. The most well know ones from France and Italy.
See a write up about it at the link below.

Answer 6

They are a fungus and can grow underground, as in France.