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Thanks to propagation from cuttings, we have several clones in our fruit orchard, and many neighbors and friends have some growing in their yards as well.
In this Mulberry propagation video you can see how we make more mulberry trees from cuttings with the clear bin propagation method we list below. But we also have instructions here at Dancing Treetops for how to propagate mulberries...
Propagating mulberry trees from cuttings is easy, and we use several methods to do so depending on what propagation tools we have available. We never waste a branch when pruning our fruit trees, and propagating from cuttings is a great way to get free plants and trees.
How to Propagate Mulberry
- Take your cuttings when pruning your mulberry tree
- Put the mulberry cuttings in water as soon as possible
- Cut the mulberry branches into 5 - 8 inch-long cuttings (3 - 5 nodes or leaves)
- Cut the cutting right above a node (leaf)
- Cut the cutting at an angle right below a node (This helps you see which way is up and down)
- Strip all leaves but the top 1 or two leaves.
- Cut the leaves in half
- Scratch the bottom 1 - 2 inches so you get into the cambium (The light layer below the bark)
- Put the cuttings back into water while you prepare all of the cuttings
- Prepare your propagation bin (We use a clear bin with a clear lid)
- Add 4 - 6 inches of your propagation medium (We use sand because it is cheap or free for us, but you can use your favorite propagation medium)
- Make 1 - 2 holes on each side of the bin right above the soil line for better air flow, and to make water drain when you eventually open up the bin to the elements.
- Water the bin
- Make holes in the sand, but don't let them go all the way to the bottom of the bin.
- Dip your cutting in your growing hormone (This Hormodin 3 rooting hormone has given us great results)
- Place the mulberry cuttings in the propagation bin.
- When all mulberry cuttings have been placed, water them in and push down around each cutting so that there are no air holes.
- Secure the clear lid.
- Place your bin in a shady or dabbled light area (No direct sun)
- After 2 - 4 weeks, check on your mulberry cuttings.
- If there are lots of water droplets on the side and the bottom of the lid, don't open up the bin.
- If it looks like the bin is lacking humidity, carefully water the bin, then close the lid.
- Repeat after 1 - 2 weeks.
- Check for roots at the side of the bin.
- Your mulberry cuttings should be ready in 6 - 8 weeks.
- To acclimate your mulberry cuttings to the outside environment, open up the lid slightly after 4 - 5 weeks until you finally remove the lid completely.
- When removing the rooted cuttings try not to pull your cuttings. Instead loosen the soil around the cutting, before you pull it up or lift it with a small shovel.
- Have your new pots ready for the cuttings and try not to disturb the roots too much.
- Let your newly rooted mulberry cuttings sit in their new pot in the shade for a week before you gradually move it to a full sun area to prevent shock.
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We ended up with 20 new Everbearing Mulberry trees from this batch of mulberry cuttings. These mulberry trees will be a great addition to our food forest and will now be growing in pots until we can find them a permanent home.
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| Rooted mulberry cuttings after 6 weeks |
Watch our Mulberry propagation video for more details. To support the Dancing Treetop family, please like and subscribe to our Dancing Treetops Family Farm YouTube Channel.
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