CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 30 to 40 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, coarse and heart-shaped
4.Flowers – Inconspicuous greenish-white spikes
5.Type – Outdoor fruit tree, home garden
6.Feed – Organic compost or fruit tree fertilizer once a month during growing season
7.Watering – Regular watering during dry months; reduce in winter
8.Soil – Rich, well-draining loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny location with fertile soil.
2.Dig a pit twice the width and equal to the depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with the net pot) at the center.
4.Fill in with soil and press gently to hold upright.
5.Water immediately and keep soil moist during establishment.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Morus nigra
2.Common names: Black Mulberry, Shahtoot, Kala Toot
3.Hindi: शहतूत (Kala Shahtoot)
4.Tamil: கருப்பு முல்பெரி (Karuppu Mulberi)
5.Telugu: నల్ల తుత్త (Nalla Tutta)
6.Kannada: ಕಪ್ಪು ತುತ್ಪು (Kappu Tutpu)
7.Marathi: काळा शहतूत (Kāḷā Shahtūt)
8.Malayalam: കറുപ്പ് തുത്തി (Kaṟuppu Thuthi)