Given the right conditions and care, the truffles could be harvested in about six to ten years. It is nearly impossible to grow truffles in a greenhouse. Trees are very essential on its growth. Soil - Aside from the trees, it is also important to prepare the soil where the trees would be planted. It has been tested the Mid-Atlantic States have reliable soil types for truffle growth. In Asia, some varieties are found in China as well as in Middle East while there are also some types native to North Africa. So far, truffles are used only in the culinary field as main ingredient to various dishes or as flavoring and garnishes to different specialties. The most common gourmet edible truffles that are being used in various restaurants include the French Black Truffles, the Italian White Truffles, the Chinese Truffles, and the Summer Truffles. Once your dog learns to retrieve the cheese in exchange for a treat, hide the cheese and make the dog look for it. Finally, replace the cheese with a small truffle. Train your dog to find the truffle and to dig it up. If you re going to take a pig with you for some truffle hunting adventure in the forest, be very careful because the pig might devour the truffles even before you can take one. Storing Truffle Chefs and truffle experts advise against storing or preserving truffles, as it causes them to dry out and lose their flavor as well as aroma. Although it is better that truffles are consumed shortly after you purchase them, you can store them for a short time, like three to five days. A truffle starts to grow only after about seven years, and the tree where a truffle grows can produce them for only 15 to 30 years. That explains why truffles come with hefty price tags. These days, however, there is a concerted effort to replenish truffle-bearing trees to increase truffle production. You can peel and slice thinly a fresh truffle or simmer it slowly. 3. Italian white truffles - They are best paired with eggs, white meat, risotto, and pasta. Add thin slices or shavings of these truffles over the dish. You can also place thin truffle slices under chicken skin before roasting. Spruce up your simple meals!