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Mulberry Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEMorus alba

USD 14.99

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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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Germination01

14-28 days

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
01

Start growing

Extremely easy/weedy. Full sun. Tolerates poor soil.

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Growing with your kit

Fast growth makes it an instant gratification project in the Seeds In A Cup® line.

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Propagation

Seed or cuttings.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Fruits in early summer. Messy (stains pavement).

05

Growing conditions

Forest edges and disturbed areas.

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Weather & tolerances

Pollution, drought, and heat tolerant.

07

Pests & plant health

Generally pest free.

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Plant safety

Unripe fruit and milky sap are mildly toxic/hallucinogenic; ripe fruit is safe.

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Botanical features

A fast-growing deciduous tree. Fruit looks like a long blackberry.

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Varieties

‘Illinois Everbearing’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Edible fruit. White Mulberry leaves are the sole food of silkworms

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Native range & distribution

Global; Alba (China), Rubra (USA).

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Conservation

Red Mulberry is threatened by hybridization with invasive White Mulberry.

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Name origins

Latin ‘morus’.

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History

King James I imported thousands to England hoping to start a silk industry (he bought the wrong species).

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Mulberries deliver sweet summer berries too soft to ship, which is exactly why the best ones are homegrown. How to grow Mulberry Tree from seed Start here: Mulberry Tree seeds need a cold, moist rest first. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the humidity lid, and chill the planter in your refrigerator for several weeks before moving it somewhere warm and bright. Scatter the seeds on the surface and press them in lightly — they need a little light to sprout, so don't bury them. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Mulberry Tree sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Mulberry Tree at a glance Botanical name: Morus alba Germination: 14-28 days at 65-75F USDA zones: USDA Zones 4-8 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor) Mature size: 30-50 feet Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 10-20 seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Mulberry Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit? 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. What if my seeds don't sprout?
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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.

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