Description
| Common Name | Shahtoot, Mulberry, Tuti |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 10 m |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Bloom Time | Early autumn or May |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting And Care
Staking mulberry trees in the early years will prevent wind rock, leading to good root development.
Shahtoot responds to applied water and nutrients.
Shahtoot can be pruned during winter dormancy or rainy season.
Shahtoot Care
Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when topsoil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch.
Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
| Sunlight | More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day. |
| Watering | Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in the winter and rainy seasons. |
| Soil | The soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plants.
Grow well in the pH range of 6.5 to 7 |
| Temperature | 20 to 28 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer. |
| Harvest Season | Late spring and summer |
Shahtoot Special Feature
Its leaves are used as food for silkworms.
Shahtoot Uses
Ornamental Use:
- It can be used as a foliage plant and well known for its watery and delicious fruits
Medicinal Use:
- This plant is used in many pharmaceutical preparations
- Note- Please consults your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts
Culinary Use:
- Mulberries are also made into pies, tarts, jellies, syrups, marmalade, juice, and wine
- They can be dried and used as a snack, or in puddings or oatmeal cookies and muffins
- Note- Please consults your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts
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