Growing truffles on your whenua

Truffles are grown by planting host trees in alkaline, free-draining soil in a sunny spot, waiting several years, then harvesting with trained dogs. Prices per gram are high, setup costs are high and the wait is long.

This factsheet covers the soil and climate needed, planting and managing the trees, harvesting, and current prices and returns using a Bay of Plenty truffière as the example. Food safety, freshwater and export licensing are included.