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Mulberry: Growing and Care
06.10.2023 16:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23
Mulberries begin to bear fruit in the 3rd or 4th year, but the berries are small.
They become larger when the tree reaches 8-9 years of age.
The bark of the trunk is brown, fissured, young branches are grayish-green or brownish, pubescent at the ends.
Where does mulberry like to grow
Almost any soil is suitable for growing mulberries.
The tree grows best on light, fertile loams. Sandy and swampy soils with high groundwater levels are least suitable.
Like all plants of southern origin, mulberry loves well-lit sunny places, protected from wind and drafts.
It needs fertile, light, well-permeable soils and always with a neutral or even slightly alkaline reaction (pH 7 - 7.5).
Why do mulberry leaves turn yellow
If White Mulberries receive too little sun, the leaves may turn pale green or drooping yellow.
While some leaf shedding is normal, if leaves fall but new ones don't grow in their place, it's a sign that something is wrong.
How often should mulberries be watered
To make the mulberry more frost-resistant, start watering it from early spring until July.
Water the crop during severe drought. It is necessary to stop watering from July.
If the spring turns out to be rainy, the tree does not need to be watered.
