The production of inoculated saplings is a 18-month process. Trees in the nursery are germinated in autumn and are inoculated by spring in preparation for planting. It is our policy not to let plants leave the nursery until an independent person has inspected them and approved their rate of infection with the black truffle, which occurs in May each year.

Orders may be placed at any time of the year. Confirmation of an order requires a 30% deposit of total price. On receipt of the deposit, detailed instructions will be sent to the purchaser on how to prepare the plantation site. Bear in mind that where land preparation involves liming, this needs to be done at least three months in advance of planting.

Commercial orchards 10-99 trees (¼ ha) R172.80 per tree 100-399 trees (¼ - 1 ha) R156.60 per tree 400-2000 trees (1-5 ha): R140.40 per tree 2000 trees or more: R115.00 per tree   Garden orchard 2-9 trees R200 per tree   Stoep truffles 1 potted tree R275 Note: Purchaser arranges transport except for orders of 2000 or more trees. 2010 truffle prices in Australia. REQUEST FOR A QUOTE Name: Residential address: Postal address: Email / Fax: Telephone / cell: Preferred Type of Tree Quercus ilex (Holly oak) Quercus robur (English oak) Intended plantation size (eg. 0,5 ha; 5 ha) Comments or questions: Conditions The order is confirmed on payment of the 30% deposit. The remainder is payable on supply of the trees.

The ideal gift: A stoep truffle in a red pot. A stoep truffle graces the front entrance.