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Bianchetto Truffle

Tuber borchii, Tuberaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (preferred)

Water

Low (fruiting)Moderate (established)

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rough TruffleRhizopogon salebrosus
Nutrient AccumulationNurse Plant
Bare Arbuscular Mycorrhizal FungusGlomus etunicatum
Nutrient AccumulationNurse Plant
Noble DeceiverLaccaria nobilis
Nutrient AccumulationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

American Caesar's AmanitaAmanita caesareoides

Different mycorrhizal fungi may compete for root association with the same host plants in forest ecosystems

Himalayan TruffleTuber himalayense

Related truffle species typically compete for mycorrhizal associations with host trees in overlapping habitats

Uses

Functions

Mycorrhizal AssociationNutrient CyclingSoil Building

Edible Parts

Fruiting Body

Common Questions

What zones does Bianchetto Truffle grow in?

Bianchetto Truffle grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Bianchetto Truffle?

Good companions for Bianchetto Truffle include Rough Truffle, Bare Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungus, Noble Deceiver.

Design guilds with Bianchetto Truffle and see companion relationships visually.

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