Description
| Common Name | Shahtoot, Mulberry, Tuti |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 18 meter |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Bloom Time | August-October and February-May |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
Planting And Care
Sunlight
Morning sunlight of more than 6 hours a day is ideal for flowering and fruit development.
Soil
The soil should be well-drained, fertile, and rich in organic content for the growing Shahtoot plants.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 4 cup (approx.200ml) of water when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plants thoroughly in summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Water should be applied preferably in the morning or evening.
Application of Fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer, loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant, so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Apply organic fertilizer once a month during the main growing season (August-October and February-March)
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not overwater the plant.
Avoid applying water in the hot afternoon because it may cause fungus infection.
Shahtoot Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 4 cups (approx.200ml) of water when the topsoil (1-2 inches) in the pot feels dry to touch.
Keep the plant in indirect bright light.
Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
| Sunlight | Natural bright light with morning sunlight(more than 6 hours) |
| Watering | Apply 4 cups (approx.200ml) of water when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch |
| Soil | Well-drained, fertile, and rich in organic content |
| Temperature | 20-28 Degree Celsius |
| Fertilizer | Apply organic fertilizer once a month during the main growing season (August-October and February-March) |
| Harvest Season | October-December and June-July |
Shahtoot Special Feature
Nutritional rich fruits and large green leaves.
Shahtoot Uses
Ornamental Use:
- Mulberry plant is mainly used for their large foliage and sometimes as shade-giving plant
Medicinal Use:
- Popularly fruits, roots, and leaves of Mulberry are used for the treatment of dizziness, insomnia, premature aging, and they also have a protective effect against atherosclerosis, liver-kidney disorders, and inflammation
- Note: The following information is general guidelines, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines
Culinary Use:
- Jams and sherbets, Mulberries are used in pies, tarts, wines, cordials, and herbal teas
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