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.
