{"product_id":"mulberry-10-bag-sma","title":"Mulberry Small Leaves - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eMulberry (Morus alba) is a fast-growing, deciduous to semi-evergreen tree grown for its sweet, juicy berries that ripen white, pink, red or purple. Easy to grow and quick to fruit, it is popular in Indian home gardens and is also the staple food plant of silkworms, central to sericulture. The soft fruit is eaten fresh or used in jams and juices but does not store well. Tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, mulberry responds well to pruning, which can keep it compact and productive even in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina and Central Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-12 m (less if pruned)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-8 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous, bright-green lobed leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish catkins (inconspicuous)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to temperate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun for best fruiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; regular during fruiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts widely; prefers fertile, well-drained loam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide tolerance; hardy and adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates dry to humid conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFYM and balanced NPK in growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune hard in dormancy to keep compact and fruitful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuits large pots with regular pruning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy from hardwood cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaf spot, mealybugs, generally trouble-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRipe fruit edible; unripe fruit may upset stomach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for sweet edible berries eaten fresh or made into jam and juice. Leaves feed silkworms and the tree gives quick shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMulberry thrives almost anywhere in India and fruits within a year or two; prune annually to keep it compact, productive and easy to harvest, even in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a mulberry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater moderately and regularly, especially during flowering and fruiting. Mulberry is fairly drought-tolerant once established but fruits better with steady moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does mulberry need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMulberry fruits best in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct light, though it tolerates light partial shade with reduced yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs mulberry safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe mulberries are non-toxic and edible. Unripe white-green fruit can cause mild stomach upset, so offer only fully ripe berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan mulberry be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, with regular hard pruning a dwarfed mulberry fruits well in a large container, making it ideal for balconies and terraces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is mulberry propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMulberry roots very easily from hardwood cuttings taken in the dormant season, giving fruit-bearing plants true to the parent quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my mulberry not fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually due to too much shade, very young age, or excessive nitrogen. Most mulberries fruit within one to two years in good sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does mulberry fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMulberry typically fruits in spring to early summer in India, often March to May, with the soft berries ripening over several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs mulberry an indoor or outdoor plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMulberry is an outdoor tree needing full sun. It can be grown on a sunny terrace in a pot but not truly indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer suits mulberry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply farmyard manure with balanced NPK in the growing season. Avoid excess nitrogen, which boosts leaves at the cost of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I store mulberries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMulberries are very perishable. Refrigerate and use within a day or two, or process into jam, juice or freeze for longer storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256258724086,"sku":"PLT-MULBERRY-B10-SMA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/BWPEAgLwKxR6y0PNrEozM3fmZeGwmvYMC8UtHZJP_1c32bd10-5466-47a9-8884-3f60447cb7ef.png?v=1783922870","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/mulberry-10-bag-sma","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}