List of Where To Buy Truffles In South Africa 2024-2025
A truffle is the fruiting body of a subterranean ascomycete fungus, predominantly one of the many species of the genus Tuber.
In addition to Tuber, many other genera of fungi are classified as truffles including Geopora, Peziza, Choiromyces, Leucangium, and over a hundred others.
Where To Buy Truffles In South Africa
The Chocolate Tier
Address: Fairview Dr, Constantia Kloof, Johannesburg, 1747, South Africa
Phone: +27 83 562 7748
Le Chocolatier South Africa – Personalized Chocolates and more
Address: 10 Church St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6PM
Phone: +27 21 883 2200
Truffles On The Park
Address: Mushroom Farm Park, 125 Daisy St, Sandown, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 12PM Tue
Phone: +27 10 025 0436.
How much is a truffle in South Africa?
South African-grown fresh black winter truffles should fetch about 22,000 rand per kilogram, Potgieter said.
Where can I find truffles in South Africa?
In South Africa, truffles can only be grown in areas that are cold enough; the average day and night (winter) temperature needs to be 8°C. Suitable regions include areas of the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Dullstroom/Machadadorp
How do black truffles grow in South Africa?
Growing black truffles
Donna says truffles need summer rainfall, and dry autumns and winters. Annual rainfall of between 600ml and 1 400ml is suitable, although low rainfall can be supplemented with irrigation. Soils should be well-drained with a pH level of between 7,6 and 8,3.
What tree do truffles grow under?
Truffles are the edible fruiting bodies of fungi that grow underground (in a symbiotic relationship) attached to the roots of particular trees, commonly oak and hazelnut trees. Truffles are a gourmet food highly valued by the food industry around the world.