Long Mulberry Plant (Shahtoot) – Live Morus alba Sweet Fruit Plant for Home Garden, Farm & Orchard

The Long Mulberry Plant, commonly known as Shahtoot, is a vigorous fruiting tree valued for its distinctive elongated fruits and easy adaptability.

The plant develops a spreading canopy with green leaves that may be entire or lobed. Small greenish flowers appear seasonally and later develop into edible mulberry fruits.

The Long Mulberry selection is known for fruits that are noticeably longer than standard mulberries. Depending on the individual selection and maturity, ripe fruits may range from reddish-purple to deep purple or nearly black.

The fruits have a juicy texture and a pleasant sweet flavour and can be eaten fresh or used in juices, jams, syrups, desserts and preserves.

Mulberry responds strongly to pruning. Regular canopy management encourages fresh growth, helps control plant size and makes harvesting more convenient.

For best results, grow it in full sunlight, fertile well-draining soil and with moderate irrigation.

During late winter, the plant prepares for fresh growth. This is a suitable time for structural pruning in cooler regions. Remove dead, weak and overcrowded branches before new shoots become active.
During spring, fresh growth, flowering and fruit development begin. Maintain regular watering and provide balanced nutrition. Good sunlight supports better fruiting.
During summer, fruits may mature depending on climate and pruning cycle. Maintain moderate soil moisture and harvest ripe fruits regularly. Mulching helps conserve moisture during prolonged heat.
During the monsoon season, vigorous vegetative growth may occur. Reduce extra watering according to rainfall and ensure good drainage. Remove excessive dense growth to maintain airflow.
During autumn, allow new shoots to mature and avoid excessive nitrogen feeding. Light maintenance pruning can be done after fruiting if required.
During winter, growth may slow and some leaf shedding may occur in cooler regions. Reduce watering and prepare the plant for the next growth cycle.