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Shahtoot (शहतूत) Shahtoot, Mulberry, Tuti ( Big Leaves ) – Plant

Original price was: ₹999.00.Current price is: ₹599.00.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 24 inch (61 cm)
Plant Spread 5 inch (13 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Shahtoot, Mulberry, Tuti
Maximum Reachable Height Up to 18 meter
Flower Colour White
Bloom Time August-October and February-May
Difficulty Level Easy

Planting And Care

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Sunlight

 

  • Morning sunlight of more than 6 hours a day is ideal for flowering and fruit development.

Soil

  • The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content for growing of Shahtoot plant.

Watering

  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Apply 4 cup (approx.200ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
  • Do not overwater the plant.
  • As a rule of thumb, water the plants thoroughly in summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
  • Water should be applied preferably in the morning or evening.

Application of Fertilizer

  • Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so, it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
  • Apply organic fertilizer once a month during the main growing season (August-October and February-March)
  • Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

  • Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
  • For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Donts

  • Do not overwater the plant.
  • Avoid applying water in hot afternoon because it may cause fungus infection.

 

 

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About Shahtoot

Mulberry is perennial plant in Moraceae family. The color of the bark is varies from green to brown. The leaves are simple, alternate, stipulate and petiolate. In mulberry inflorescence is a catkin more than ten flowers grow around rachis being attached to the axial of new shoots.

Weight 1.5 kg
Dimensions 42 × 12 × 12 cm