Want a longer mulberry season? From using hoop houses to strategic pruning and selecting early or late-fruiting varieties, here are three proven ways to extend your harvest.

This video explains three effective methods to extend the mulberry harvest season. The first technique involves pruning, which stimulates a second, smaller crop of fruit later in the year and is the only method suitable for those with a single tree. Another approach is growing trees under plastic, such as in a hoop house, to accelerate growth and produce fruit about a month earlier than outdoor trees.

The final strategy is planting multiple varieties with different fruiting times. Early varieties like Galacija and Lawson Dawson can be paired with mid-season crops and late-fruiting types like Illinois Everbearing or Morus nigra. By combining these methods—pruning, using protective covers, and selecting diverse varieties—growers can enjoy a much longer harvest period.