Mulberry Seeds - Red
(Morus rubra) Zones - 4 - 8.
A small native tree, with large heart shaped leaves & delicious berries. This tree is considered endangered in Ontario and is only naturally occurring in a handful of areas.
Berries start out white, turning bright red and then darkening to purplish/black when fully ripe.
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Cold Hardiness: Zones 4-8
Edible: Yes
Size: Small
Growth Rate: Medium - Fast
Nitrogen Fixer: No
Native Plant: Yes
Germination: 60 - 80%
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Preference: Moist, humus soil, however tolerant of many soil types.
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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
- Soak Seeds 24 hrs. Follow 90 days cold, moist stratification. For more information on stratification, check out our article "How To Start Your Tree Seeds".
*If you are doing the cold period in your fridge, please check on your seeds. 90 days is an estimate & they may sprout sooner.*
- Plant stratified seeds in pots or a nursery bed using standard potting soil. Heat mats are NOT required & can hinder germination!
- Protect young tree seedlings from slugs, cutworms & rodents. Slugs especially can eat primary leaves as soon as they come up, so be vigilant!
Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia.
