Key Features & Benefits

• Grafted variety of Mulberry or related species
• Starts fruiting early (1–2 years) compared to seed-grown plants
• Produces sweet, juicy berries (red, purple, or black depending on type)
• Fast-growing and highly productive plant
• Rich in vitamins (C, K), iron, and antioxidants
• Suitable for pots, home gardens, and small farms
• Leaves are also useful for feeding silkworms

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)
• Can tolerate partial shade but fruiting improves with more sun

Soil

• Grows in a wide range of soils but prefers well-drained loamy soil
• Moderate fertility soil is sufficient
• Ideal pH range: 6.0 to 7.5

Watering

• Water regularly during initial growth
• Keep soil moderately moist but not waterlogged
• Mature plants are somewhat drought-tolerant
• Increase watering during fruiting period
• Reduce watering during winter

Fertilizers

• Apply organic compost or farmyard manure every 1–2 months
• Use balanced NPK fertilizer (10:10:10) during growing season
• Avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent excessive leafy growth
• Add micronutrients occasionally for better yield

Re-potting Instructions

• Suitable for container growing
• Use pots of at least 14–18 inches depth
• Re-pot every 1–2 years
• Replace topsoil annually with fresh compost mix
• Ensure proper drainage holes

Fruiting Season

• Starts fruiting in 1–2 years (grafted plant)
• Fruiting season in India: February to April (may vary by region)
• Fruits ripen quickly and need frequent harvesting

Usage Ideas

• Eat fresh berries
• Use in jams, jellies, and syrups
• Prepare juices, smoothies, and desserts
• Used in baking like pies and cakes
• Leaves used in sericulture (silkworm rearing)

Care Tips

• Prune regularly to maintain size and encourage new fruiting branches
• Harvest fruits frequently as they spoil quickly
• Mulching helps retain moisture and improve soil fertility
• Protect from birds using netting if necessary
• Monitor pests like aphids and whiteflies; use neem oil spray
• Ensure good sunlight and spacing for better production.