Black Mulberry Seeds - Morus Rubra, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Black Mulberry (Morus rubra) is a fast-growing deciduous tree grown for its sweet, juicy aggregate fruits, which ripen from red to deep purple-black in early summer. Note: seedlings grown from seed are individual trees that vary from one another — fruit size, color, and flavor can differ between trees, so seed-grown fruit should not be expected to match a named cultivar.

Seed Information

• Type: Fruit Seeds
• Common Name: Black Mulberry
• Botanical Name: Morus rubra
• Life Cycle: Perennial (deciduous tree)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Regular; prefers consistently moist soil
• Growth Habit: Fast-growing, upright deciduous tree
• Soil Type: Deep, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Planting Time: Sow in fall, or cold-stratify seed and sow in spring

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Sow outdoors in fall so seeds chill naturally over winter, or cold-stratify and sow in spring after the last frost.
• Soil: Deep, well-drained soil high in organic matter; avoid waterlogged ground.
• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist while young; water deeply during dry spells.
• Spacing: Mature trees grow large — allow at least 25 feet between trees.
• Germination: Mulberry seeds need a cold treatment before sprouting: mix them with moist sand and refrigerate at 33-41°F (1-5°C) for 30-90 days, then sow in spring. (Fall sowing outdoors provides the same chilling naturally.) Sow thinly on the surface or barely cover — the seeds need light to germinate. Expect slow, uneven sprouting over several weeks.
• Harvest: Fruits ripen in early to midsummer; pick berries when they turn deep purple-black and soften. Seedlings vary — flavor and size differ from tree to tree.
• Tips: Fallen ripe fruit can stain pavement, so plant away from driveways and walkways. Mulch young trees and water them through their first summers.