Pakistani Mulberry fruit are purple 2-3inch long berries. The berries are sweet like sugar cubes, and have distinct subtle musky tone to the flavor. The leaves are large and ornamental. The tree is fast growing and can fruit within as little as 1-3 years from cutting.
GROWING GUIDE
- Zone: 9-10B
- Season: Spring/Summer
- Depth: 1-2 inches
- Sun: Prefers full sun; should be in shade/ filtered light until cutting is rooted and acclimated
- Soil Quality: Poor/Rich
- Drought Tolerant: Yes
- Each cutting is about 8-10inches long and as thick as a pencil or slightly thicker.
- Keep soil moist and humidity up in order for cuttings to root; once you have your 3rd leaf set you can begin to reduce moisture/ humidity levels
MULBERRY BENEFITS AND USES
The vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in mulberries provide a variety of powerful health benefits. For example, the flavonoids in mulberries fight free radicals to limit oxidative stress. This is important, because oxidative stress can have a negative impact on several facets of physical, cognitive, and even emotional health. Mulberries are also rich in phenolic acids, which can play a role in everything from cancer prevention to diabetes management. In addition to promoting a higher intake of polyphenols such as flavonoids and phenolic acids, mulberries offer a variety of other benefits. These include the following:
- Heart Health
- Cognitive Health
- Eye Health
NUTRITION
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Iron
EDIBLE PARTS OF PLANT
- Fruit – The Berries range in all different lengths they can be sweet like sugar cubes or have some tartness similar to raspberries
- Leaves – The leaves are used in herbal teas
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