How many years does it take for a mulberry tree to bear fruit?

Introduction to Planting Mulberry Trees

Mulberry trees prefer warm and humid environment, are slightly shade-tolerant, and begin to sprout when the temperature is above 12℃. The suitable growth temperature is 25-30℃, and must not exceed 40℃. They will stop growing when the temperature drops below 12℃. They are drought-tolerant but not waterlogged and barren-tolerant. They are suitable for planting in deep, loose and fertile soil and can tolerate mild salinity.

Mulberries can be transplanted in spring and autumn, but autumn is the best choice. In order to obtain high-yield and high-quality mulberry leaves, farmyard manure needs to be applied in winter, and topdressing should be done in spring and summer. Mulberry trees are prone to many diseases and insect pests, including mulberry loopers, mulberry longhorn beetles, wild silkworms, and atrophy diseases, which must be prevented and treated in time.

Mulberry trees have a long lifespan and their peak production period is more than ten years. Their origin is China. Except for Qinghai and Tibet, they can be found wild everywhere in China. There are fewer artificially cultivated ones. The main varieties of mulberries are Black Pearl, White Wax Skin, Red Dragonfly, White Jade King, Big Ten, Red Fruit No. 1, Red Fruit No. 2, Red Fruit No. 3 and Red Fruit No. 4.

Mulberry trees bear fruit after several years of planting

Generally speaking, after the new mulberry seedlings are grafted, they can bear fruit in April-June of the following spring if they are carefully cared for, but the amount of fruit is relatively small, only about 10 pieces. Then, as the tree grows larger, the amount of fruit will also increase.

Grafted mulberry blossoms and bears fruit

Mulberries can be grafted in spring, summer or autumn. However, if you want the scion to grow better, it is best to do it in spring, when the climate is more suitable for the survival and growth of the scion. It can bear fruit in April-June of the following spring.

Why don't mulberry trees bear fruit?

The reason why mulberry trees do not bear fruit may be a problem with the variety. Mulberry trees are divided into male and female species. If you cultivate male trees, they will not bear fruit no matter how well you manage them. In addition, if you do not apply fertilizer in time during the growth period, the temperature is too low, or the trees are infected with pests and diseases, it will be difficult for them to bear fruit.

Key points for planting mulberry trees

1. Soil: Mulberry has strong adaptability and is not very demanding on soil, but sandy loam with a pH of about 6.5 is preferred. It can be planted on any general arable land. It is not tolerant to waterlogging and cannot be planted in low-lying areas.

2. Planting: Mulberries can be planted at a reasonable density during the seedling stage, which can improve the economic benefits of the mulberry garden. If the planting density is too small, the peak production period will be delayed. If the planting density is too large, it will affect its photosynthesis, making it inconvenient to pick fruits and easily causing fruit drop. Generally, the plant spacing is 2 meters and the row spacing is 2 meters.

3. Maintenance: Mulberry trees need to be shaped to increase ventilation and light transmittance, and to ensure that there are strong fruiting mother branches. In order to increase the yield and quality of mulberry trees, more organic fertilizers and potassium fertilizers should be applied, and the combination of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium should be mastered. Especially in summer and autumn, the use of nitrogen fertilizer should be controlled, and young trees should be fertilized frequently and thinly.