4 Methods to Propagate Mulberries

This video explains 4 unique ways to propagate mulberries. The video finishes with a summary of the most effective methods for different desired results.
How to Air Layer Mulberries?
Air layering can yield sizable mulberry plants within a couple of months. Use aluminum foil or layering pods, along with seed raising or propagation mix and a sharp knife or secateurs.
Select an appropriately sized branch, matching the thickness of the pod's opening or as desired for foil (for foil instructions try this clip • Air Layering With Alum... ).
Remove leaves and branches obstructing the pod; cut around the limb in a full circle or ring. Repeat this an inch below or above the first ring. Cut vertically between the rings and remove the bark.
Clean the trunk after removing bark to ensure optimal root production.
Fill the pod with damp seed raising or potting mix, close it over the branch that has bark removed, and wait for roots to form.
Once roots appear, remove the section and pot it up, stabilizing the plant in the pot.
How to Propagate Mulberries Using Cuttings?
Choose semi-hardwood branches, cut below a node, count up three or four nodes, and cut above the top node. Remove lower leaves, leaving top leaves for photosynthesis. Dip cuttings in rooting hormone, plant them in a pot of seed raising mix, and keep the mix moist. After roots appear, pot up and remove fruit to focus energy on root and leaf production.
If multiple cuttings are in a pot use this guide to separate • Separating and Potting...
How to Propagate Mulberries in Water?
Select a branch the thickness of your middle finger to your thumb. Cut diagonally up into the branch, insert a bottle base into the wound, tie the bottle to the tree, fill the bottle base with water to submerge the branch in water. Refresh water weekly, and once roots develop, remove the limb and pot up the plant.
How to Propagate Mulberries Using Simple Layering?
Cut a third of the way into a low-hanging branch (that will touch the ground, place a small twig or leaf in the gap, bury the branch, and peg down the air layer. Cover with soil, water, and after a month or two, detach and pot up the new plant.
Recommendations and Tips for Propagating Mulberries:
The best method for creating numerous mulberry plants is using cuttings.
Air layering on a vertical branch produces the largest single plant with even root distribution.
Water propagation is enjoyable but may result in unstable plants needing staking.
Cuttings or layering pods are easy and reliable methods, but maintain moisture to avoid drying out.
Mulberry propagation is straightforward, providing an excellent way to increase food production and embark on a propagating journey.

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