Black Mulberry (Morus nigra) Seeds – 50 ct

Grow a fast-growing and productive fruit tree with our Black Mulberry seeds. This heirloom is celebrated for its abundant crops of sweet and juicy, dark purple-black berries that look much like an elongated blackberry. The fruit is delicious, with a perfect sweet-tart balance that is wonderful for eating fresh or for making pies, jams, jellies, and wine. The tree itself is a vigorous grower with a handsome, rustic form and large, heart-shaped leaves, providing beautiful shade in the summer. What you'll love An abundance of delicious, sweet-tart berries that are similar to blackberries. A beautiful and fast-growing shade tree with large, lovely leaves. The versatile fruit is perfect for making pies, jams, jellies, and wine. A favorite of songbirds, which flock to the tree when fruit is ripe. Seed details Plant Name: Black Mulberry (Morus nigra) Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Tree Height: 20-40 feet Days to Maturity: 4-7+ years to produce fruit USDA Zone: 5-9 Origin: American Grown Growing instructions Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period. Stratification: For spring planting, seeds require a 60-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator. Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Spacing: Transplant seedlings to their permanent location when they are a year or two old, spacing them 15-20 feet apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and is adaptable to many types.   Hey, you. We're committed to giving you the best stuff out there, and sometimes that means we find other cool people making awesome things. It's like we're the best matchmakers for your self-care routine. This product is from one of those super rad, small businesses that we’ve vetted and love. But since they're the experts, they'll be shipping it directly to you. So, don't be shocked when this little gem arrives in its own separate package, all by its lonesome. It's just a special delivery from a friend of the family!