Pakistan mulberry (Morus macroura), known for its long, sweet, and juicy berries, can be successfully grown from seeds — but it requires a little patience and the right method. Here’s a guaranteed, effective way to germinate and grow Pakistan mulberry from seed:
🍇 Step 1: Collect or Buy Fresh, Ripe Mulberries
- Choose fully ripe, dark purple to black mulberries (from a Pakistan mulberry tree, not hybrids).
- Gently mash the berries in a bowl to separate the seeds from the pulp.
💧 Step 2: Clean the Seeds
- Place the mashed berries in a bowl of water.
- Stir and let sit for a few minutes.
- Viable seeds will sink — discard the floating pulp and immature seeds.
- Rinse the good seeds thoroughly under running water.
❄️ Step 3: Cold Stratification (Mimics Natural Dormancy)
Why? Mulberry seeds need a cold period to break dormancy and trigger germination.
How to do it:
- Mix the cleaned seeds with a handful of moist (not wet) sand, peat moss, or paper towel inside a zip-lock bag.
- Label the bag and place it in the refrigerator (not freezer).
- Leave it for 4–6 weeks.
🌱 Step 4: Prepare for Germination
After stratification:
- Fill small pots or seed trays with well-draining potting mix (a mix of compost + cocopeat + perlite or sand).
- Sow the seeds ½ cm deep.
- Mist with water gently.
- Cover with plastic wrap or a humidity dome to retain moisture.
- Keep in a warm, bright spot (20–25°C) but out of direct sunlight.
🌞 Step 5: Germination & Care
- Germination takes 2–6 weeks, sometimes longer — be patient!
- Once seedlings appear, remove the cover and place them under indirect light.
- Keep the soil moist but never soggy.
- Transplant into larger pots when they have 3–4 sets of true leaves.
🌳 Final Tips:
- Mulberries prefer full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate watering.
- Young trees grow fast — they can fruit within 2–3 years from seed (sometimes earlier!).
- Prune and shape the tree after the first year for better structure and fruiting.
With this method, you’ll have a high germination rate and healthy Pakistan mulberry seedlings — and soon, delicious fruits from your own homegrown tree!
