I appreciate that you pointed out the truth--downsides and upsides! I went in blind year one planting it out based on what everyone said but learned since then. You have the space and it's a great addition to your yard in the ground.
I can understand why with how nurseries position mulberries. Their incentives are skewed towards selling hardy, easy to propogate trees that will produce fruit within a year. That's another reason I find your channel so valuable - no sales angle, just learning about and enjoying the garden. I'm really curious to hear how your mulberries do in pots -- that might be a better method for most people. Have you gotten fruit? And is it only with dwarf varieties that can do well in pots?
@@TouchGrassGardening Agreed; they are a nice tree to sell! More are learning that root-knot nematode is a real thing with mulberry trees in the ground. My IL Everbearing developed that in its 7th year. It's difficult to eradicate RKN. RKN is another reason I planted ice cream bean in place of mulberry as they are resistant to RKN. The Thai dwarf set amazing amounts of delicious fruit (see my recent "What's Ripening in April" video). Maui was too cold-sensitive and did not bear so I have culled it. I'll be trialing others like World's and Jan's Best. I may try Pakistani in a grow bag and see how that does. I enjoy your channel and perspective. You have an awesome yard! Keep it up!
Wished to see u harvest by using the tarp & shake method. Like how effective it is. With a lot of berries, u could try making ice smoothies by freezing then blending it. Bet it'll taste awesome in the hot weather.
Thank you for the information regarding the root system spread. I don’t have a bird problem . It is the occasional aphid on the fruit that I must watch out for.
I bought a Pakistan Mulberry and had a volunteer Mulberry I strategically planted for shade outside of my livestock area. I want to give them shade in my Zone 9B AZ area. Plus I want the fruit to drop so my livestock can benefit from what we don't eat.
You are like the Bob Ross of plants 🌱 mellow, chill and instructive with a calming voice.
Thanks for sharing 🙂👍
Haha thanks. I’ll try not to become a spastic TH-camr fishing for engagement :)
I appreciate that you pointed out the truth--downsides and upsides! I went in blind year one planting it out based on what everyone said but learned since then. You have the space and it's a great addition to your yard in the ground.
I can understand why with how nurseries position mulberries. Their incentives are skewed towards selling hardy, easy to propogate trees that will produce fruit within a year. That's another reason I find your channel so valuable - no sales angle, just learning about and enjoying the garden.
I'm really curious to hear how your mulberries do in pots -- that might be a better method for most people. Have you gotten fruit? And is it only with dwarf varieties that can do well in pots?
@@TouchGrassGardening Agreed; they are a nice tree to sell! More are learning that root-knot nematode is a real thing with mulberry trees in the ground. My IL Everbearing developed that in its 7th year. It's difficult to eradicate RKN. RKN is another reason I planted ice cream bean in place of mulberry as they are resistant to RKN. The Thai dwarf set amazing amounts of delicious fruit (see my recent "What's Ripening in April" video). Maui was too cold-sensitive and did not bear so I have culled it. I'll be trialing others like World's and Jan's Best. I may try Pakistani in a grow bag and see how that does. I enjoy your channel and perspective. You have an awesome yard! Keep it up!
@@EnlightenmentGarden Likewise, and thank you!
Nice sharing ❤❤❤❤
Thank you! 🤗
Wished to see u harvest by using the tarp & shake method. Like how effective it is. With a lot of berries, u could try making ice smoothies by freezing then blending it. Bet it'll taste awesome in the hot weather.
Great suggestion! I may be able to try that next year.
Thank you for the information regarding the root system spread. I don’t have a bird problem . It is the occasional aphid on the fruit that I must watch out for.
Once the birds find the tree, look out!
I bought a Pakistan Mulberry and had a volunteer Mulberry I strategically planted for shade outside of my livestock area. I want to give them shade in my Zone 9B AZ area. Plus I want the fruit to drop so my livestock can benefit from what we don't eat.
That's a wonderful usage for these trees!
10:20 😂😂😂😂😂 nice!
do you cut it on the main stemm every spring ?
Yes
How much? Mulberry?
How much? Mulberry.
Best Mulberry tree for zone 5 ? Any one have suggestions?
I've heard from others that Illinois Everybearing is quite delicious, and is rated down to USDA Zone 4.
@@TouchGrassGardening TY Boss!
Which mulberry varayti
Pakistan and Green/White.