The Trufferies
The “Needlesdale” trufferie is located 9km west of the
township of Deloraine, nestled under the Great Western Tiers, in the
central north of Tasmania. There are already 12 hectares of established
trufferie on the property, with a further 38 hectares to develop this
season.
“Needlesdale” is only 2km away from “Askrigg”, the
property that grew Australia's first first black truffle in 1999.
“Askrigg” has been producing each year since then under the same
management regime that will be adopted on “Needlesdale”.
The Tasmanian trufferies slope predominantly to the north east, with an average
rainfall of 1000mm per year. The soil is rich and volcanic, and has a
gently undulating topography. These aspcts allow for good water drainage
and aerated soils. There are two water storage areas providing an ample
supply. Tasmanian Truffle Enterprises Ltd has proven by its research with
Serve-Ag and Aus Industry that sufficient
water is essential to truffle production.
Where are the trufferies?
The three trufferies marked here are all in close proximity to the township of Deloraine, nestled under the Great Western Tiers mountain range. This area of Tasmania is a proven truffle producing area and the home of Australia's first Black Truffle in 1999. It was also in this part of Tasmania at the Askrigg plantation that the first Summer truffle was ever produced in Australia. There will be well over 200 hectares of Black Truffle plantations within the Deloraine region of Tasmania once planting has been finished on project No3
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