How to plant potted mulberries

Planting time

It is generally planted in winter and early spring, and the soil temperature should be stabilized at around 10-12℃.

Preparation before planting

Select high-quality, disease- and insect-free mulberry seedlings; prepare a container of suitable size. It is best to choose a larger pot for mulberry potted plants. Mulberry trees do not have high requirements for soil, and ordinary loose and breathable garden soil can be used. It is best to add some coarse sand particles or coal slag to the soil to facilitate water permeability and prevent the soil from becoming compacted. Before planting mulberry trees, you can add some decomposed organic fertilizer to the bottom of the pot as base fertilizer.

Planting method

When planting in summer and autumn, you need to be careful not to damage the roots and protect the root system of the mulberry seedlings; when planting in winter and spring, you need to lightly prune the overly long main roots to promote the growth of more lateral roots. Bury the mulberry seedlings in the substrate, cover with soil and lift lightly to allow the roots to stretch, then gently pat the soil with your hands to compact it and then add a layer of loose soil, about 3 cm above the rhizome, and water it enough to fix the roots.

Post-planting care

It is suitable to place mulberry potted plants in ventilated and well-lit places such as open-air balconies; keep the soil moderately moist, water it in time when the soil is dry, and drain it in time when it rains heavily; loosen the soil and weed to facilitate the growth of mulberry roots; fertilize with small amounts and frequent meals, and after the mulberry seedlings sprout and open leaves, you can apply manure water or urea water fertilizer once. In the future, depending on the specific growth conditions, you can apply fertilizer 1-2 times. In addition, special attention should be paid to the prevention and control of diseases and pests during the cultivation of mulberry trees.