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14-28 days
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Tree Seed Starter Kit
Mulberry Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEMorus alba
USD 14.99
100 in stock
Mulberries deliver sweet summer berries too soft to ship, which is exactly why the best ones are homegrown.
GERMINATION14-28 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)
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Light02
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Temperature03
65-75F
Hardiness04
USDA Zones 4-8 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Mulberry care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Morus alba / rubra
- Common names
- Mulberry Tree
- Family
- Moraceae
- Genus
- Morus
- Species
- M. spp
Start growing
Extremely easy/weedy. Full sun. Tolerates poor soil.
Growing with your kit
Fast growth makes it an instant gratification project in the Seeds In A Cup® line.
Propagation
Seed or cuttings.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Fruits in early summer. Messy (stains pavement).
Growing conditions
Forest edges and disturbed areas.
Weather & tolerances
Pollution, drought, and heat tolerant.
Pests & plant health
Generally pest free.
Plant safety
Unripe fruit and milky sap are mildly toxic/hallucinogenic; ripe fruit is safe.
Botanical features
A fast-growing deciduous tree. Fruit looks like a long blackberry.
Varieties
‘Illinois Everbearing’.
Garden & everyday uses
Edible fruit. White Mulberry leaves are the sole food of silkworms
Native range & distribution
Global; Alba (China), Rubra (USA).
Conservation
Red Mulberry is threatened by hybridization with invasive White Mulberry.
Name origins
Latin ‘morus’.
History
King James I imported thousands to England hoping to start a silk industry (he bought the wrong species).
Good questions grow here
A little more clarity.
Do Mulberry Tree seeds need cold stratification?
Yes — Mulberry Tree seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright.
How long do Mulberry Tree seeds take to germinate?
Mulberry Tree seeds typically sprout in 14-28 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Can I grow Mulberry Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?
You start Mulberry Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in USDA Zones 4-8 (Outdoor), or kept in a container in colder regions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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