{"product_id":"80-graines-de-murier-noir-morus-nigra","title":"80 Black Mulberry Seeds (Morus Nigra)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMorus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack mulberry, Oriental mulberry, mulberry with black fruit: not to be confused with the white mulberry, the one associated with silkworms. Cultivated since Antiquity for its juicy, slightly tart fruit, it has a reputation for being the wisest of trees: it only breaks dormancy once all risk of frost has passed, which earned it the nickname of the most cautious tree among the Romans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional longevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e it can live for more than a hundred years and develops a very picturesque, twisted form with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 10 metres depending on conditions, with a spreading habit and dense foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer fruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e purplish-black mulberries in July–August, following discreet spring flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fruit permanently stains clothing and paving: avoid planting it above a light-coloured terrace or walkway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatience is required: a mulberry grown from seed generally takes several years before fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade, sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, cool, deep, slightly calcareous to neutral, and well drained. It does not tolerate acidic soils or stagnant moisture well. Adding compost at planting supports its growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 8 weeks of \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e is recommended. Then sow 1 cm deep in a moist, well-drained growing medium, kept between 18 and 22 °C. Allow 4 to 8 weeks for germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant it while young to its permanent position, allowing room for its spreading crown. It does not tolerate late transplantation well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first year; afterward, the tree becomes highly drought-resistant. Hardy down to -20 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune as little as possible, and only in late summer: the mulberry bleeds heavily if pruned in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mulberries ripen gradually and detach at the slightest touch: spread a sheet on the ground and gently shake the branches, the most effective traditional method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt pairs well with herbs such as \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, which attract pollinators to its base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts shade protects leafy vegetables from the summer sun. However, keep it away from walnut trees, whose roots inhibit the growth of nearby plants. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fruit is a feast for birds in midsummer: blackbirds, thrushes, and warblers flock to it, making it an excellent “diversion” tree for protecting your other small fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense crown provides shelter and nesting sites, while its leaf litter nourishes soil life — see \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/sol-vivant-bacteries-champignons\"\u003ethe basics of living soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious fresh fruit, or used in jam, syrup, wine, or dried. An excellent food-producing tree for a permaculture orchard, with genuine ornamental value as an added benefit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe black mulberry symbolises wisdom, patience, and abundance. Planted in many monasteries and royal gardens throughout Europe, it also embodies the ancient memory of these places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush very ripe mulberries in a little water, leave them to macerate for a few days, then rinse thoroughly: the tiny seeds will separate from the pulp. Dry them before winter stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment whatsoever. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales reserved for amateur gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51677319823693,"sku":"3760335363177","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/murier-noir-morus-nigra-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1751965032","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/ko-intl\/products\/80-graines-de-murier-noir-morus-nigra","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}