You can find truffle kits online. Check the kit to make sure it’s intended for indoor use. Some kits are designed to be used outdoors on existing trees.
It’s best to shake the container 2-3 times a week to help distribute the spores evenly throughout the substrate.
Check the instructions that came with your kit to find out how much water is recommended.
You may not need to rinse your substrate. Always follow the instructions that came with your kit.
Spritz the entire surface of the substrate with water when you’re doing a watering.
Some kits promise a faster crop, so check the instructions that came with your kit. Typically, the kits that grow faster only produce 1 small crop.
You can find inoculated trees online or through some nurseries.
Pick a planter that fits your design preferences since your tree will likely be around for several years before you get a crop.
If the pH is too low, add limestone to the soil to raise it.
You can find potting soil and gravel at your local gardening store.
If necessary, untangle the root ball without bending the roots.
If you don’t have a window that gets proper sun, move the container between windows to ensure it gets sun.
In the wild, truffles grow well in areas that have all 4 seasons, so you can still grow truffles in a room that has varying temperatures. However, it can take years for the truffles to grow under natural conditions. They may grow faster if you keep the soil warm.
Check your drainage pan after each watering. If it contains water, empty it out in a sink.
If you used a kit, read the instructions to see how long it takes for the truffles to grow.
If you don’t see any lumps, the truffles aren’t producing a crop yet.
Wash your truffles before cooking with them. If the truffles are wet and very spongy, they’re likely rotting and aren’t fit for consumption. You’ll likely get multiple crops of truffles, as they’ll leave behind spores. However, some kits only produce 1 crop, so read the instructions that came with your kit.
