How to grow Mulberry?

Mulberry
  • Latin Family: Moraceae
  • Latin Genus: Morus L.
  • Ease of Growing: Easy
  • Growing Type: Perennial
Mulberries are the fruits of mulberry trees (Morus sp.) and related to figs and breadfruit. The trees are traditionally grown for their leaves — mainly in Asia and North America — as they’re the only food that silkworms eat. They carry colorful berries — most commonly black, white, or red — that are often made into wine, fruit juice, tea, jam, or canned foods, but can also be dried and eaten as a snack. Due to their sweet flavor, impressive nutritional value, and various health benefits, mulberries are gaining popularity worldwide. Fresh mulberries consist of 88% water and only have 60 calories per cup (140 grams). By fresh weight, they provide 9.8% carbs, 1.7% fiber, 1.4% protein, and 0.4% fat. Mulberries are often consumed dried, similar to raisins. In this form, they contain 70% carbs, 14% fiber, 12% protein, and 3% fat — making them fairly high in protein compared to most berries.

Mulberry History

Soil Preference

    How to care for Mulberry?

    Water

    Fertilizer

    Seeds

    Seed Viability: 

    Light

    Sun: min. 6 hours daily

    sun shine duration of 5 to 12 hours per day

    Conditions:Warm

    Season:

    Problems

    Mulberry Types

    • Large Tree
    • It is important to keep in mind that mulberry trees have very prolific, fast-growing roots. Plant your tree away from important structures such as your foundation, driveway, or garage, and features such as utility, septic, or sewage lines, so you don't risk the roots damaging vital elements of your property. You should also take the tree's mature height into consideration and pick a spot where it can be kept relatively free of pruning (which causes it stress) and let it do its job of producing berries and enjoy the many fruits it will offer you.

    • Dwarf Tree
    • Dwarf everbearing mulberry trees grow to a maximum height of 10-15 feet tall, with a spread of 15-20 feet. Illinois everbearing mulberry trees grow to 30-35 feet tall with a 30-35 foot spread.

    Diseases

    • Powdery Mildew
    • Root Rot

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