💜 Long Mulberry Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | Long Mulberry, Shahtoot |
| Scientific name | Morus alba / Morus nigra (Long fruit variety) |
| Origin | India / Thailand |
| Type | Fast-growing deciduous fruit tree |
| Fruit color | Deep purple, black, or red (variety-based) |
| Taste | Sweet, tangy, juicy |
| Season | March – June |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 4–6 meters (medium tree)
- Bearing age: 1–2 years (grafted)
- Yield: 20–30 kg fruits/tree/year
- Lifespan: 30–40 years
- Fruit length: 2–4 inches (long variety)
- Special: Long, soft, seedless fruits 🍇
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical to subtropical |
| Temperature | 20–35°C |
| Soil | Loamy, well-drained soil |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6–8 hrs/day) |
☀️ Hardy plant — tolerates heat and mild drought.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Grafted or stem cuttings
- Spacing: 4 × 4 m
- Planting time: June–August
- Watering: Twice weekly (young) → weekly (mature)
- Fertilizer (per tree/year):
- FYM: 15–20 kg
- NPK: 300 g N + 200 g P + 200 g K
✂️ Prune after fruiting for new shoots and better yield.
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Flowering | Feb–March |
| Fruiting | March–June |
| First harvest | 1–2 years |
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.