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Tuber aestivum

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Tuber aestivum, the summer truffle, is a widely distributed European edible truffle found from Britain to the Middle East, more affordable than black or white truffles and harvested from early summer through autumn.

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How does the summer truffle (Tuber aestivum) compare in flavor to black winter truffles?

Tuber aestivum has a noticeably milder and more subtle aroma than Tuber melanosporum, the prized Périgord black truffle. Its exterior is similarly dark and textured, but the interior gleba is lighter in color, ranging from pale brown to nearly white when mature.

When is the harvesting season for summer truffles?

As the name suggests, summer truffles are primarily harvested from May through August, though the season can extend into early autumn in some regions. This longer harvest window compared to winter truffles is one reason they are more widely available and less expensive.

Where in Europe do summer truffles grow?

Tuber aestivum has one of the broadest distributions of any edible truffle species, found across Europe from the United Kingdom and France all the way to the Middle East. It forms symbiotic mycorrhizal relationships with a variety of host trees, including oak, hazel, beech, and pine.

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