Illinois Everbearing Mulberry can be challenging to propagate. But growing it the way it is done in this video can give you an advantage. We have had success with propagating green (not dormant) cuttings as well. That may be the secret here.

Here are three effective methods for propagating Illinois Everbearing mulberry cuttings: the solo cup method, the bag method, and using a gallon pot. The process begins with preparing eight-inch cuttings by removing most leaves to prevent moisture loss and exposing the cambium layer. Each cutting is treated with a rooting hormone gel and placed into a moist soil mix of perlite and peat moss.

To ensure successful rooting, the cuttings are kept in high-humidity environments using humidity domes or sealed plastic bags. These setups are placed out of direct sunlight and maintained at a warm temperature. While each method offers unique benefits, such as visibility for root growth in clear cups or space-saving with bags, all three techniques typically produce visible roots within two to four weeks.