Black mulberry (Morus nigra) - Seeds

Black mulberry (Morus nigra) - Seeds

Origin: Austria
Harvest: 2025

Each pack contains approx. 30 seeds! Larger quantities on request!

Morus nigra seeds - Black mulberry seeds for your garden

The black mulberry tree (Morus nigra) is an impressive, long-lived plant with sweet, dark fruits. With its seeds, you can grow your own mulberry tree and enjoy the delicious berries as well as the decorative appearance of the tree.

Sowing instructions

The seeds of Morus nigra require a cold period for germination (stratification). Follow these steps for successful cultivation:

1. Preparation: Soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours.
2. Stratification: Mix the seeds with moist sand and store them in the refrigerator at around 4°C for 4-6 weeks.
3. Sowing: Sow the seeds in well-drained potting compost, approx. 0.5 cm deep.
4. Location: Place the propagator in a bright, warm place (approx. 20-25°C).
5. Humidity: Keep the soil constantly moist, but avoid waterlogging.
6. Germination: The germination period can be 4-8 weeks. Patience is required!

Harvest, use & storage

A full-grown Morus nigra-After a few years, this tree bears delicious, deep black fruit. They have a sweet and sour taste and can be used in a variety of ways:

• Enjoy fresh: They taste best straight from the tree.
• Jams & juices: Ideal for making jams and drinks.
• Drying: Dried mulberries are a healthy snack.
• Baking & Desserts: Perfect for cakes, muffins and sorbets.

The fruit should be processed quickly after harvesting or stored in a cool place as it spoils quickly.

Tips and tricks

• Choose one sunny locationto promote growth.
• The tree is frost-resistantbut needs protection at a young age.
• Prune the tree regularly to keep the crown airy and healthy.
• Pay attention to good Drainageto avoid root rot.
• Mulberry trees are self-fertilebut a second tree can increase the yield.

Worth knowing

• Morus nigra originally comes from West Asia and has been cultivated for centuries.
• The fruits are rich in Vitamin C, iron and antioxidants.
• Mulberry leaves were used in silkworm breeding.
• The tree can be 100 years old and up to 10 meters high grow.

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Important:

• Despite constant quality controls (checking the germination quality, storage ability, etc. of the plant seeds, etc.). we can unfortunately none Warranty on the germination of our seeds give - too many different factors in the context of cultivation / conditions - can prevent successful germination.
• Please inquire about the applicable regulations in your country BEFORE purchasing this product. Laws and import regulations or whether this product may be imported/used/grown.
• Our plant seeds are, if available in your country Cultivation determined and allowed, exclusively intended for plant cultivation.
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