2025 Mulberry Harvest Week 1 - Ripening Order, Measurement, Fruiting Habits, and Pruning Techniques
This video from Dingdong's Garden covers the first week of the 2025 mulberry harvest in a controlled hoop house setting. Featuring an overview of 39 mulberry varieties, it explains how the Pacific Northwest climate influences harvest timing, discusses ripening order, demonstrates fruit measurement using grid paper, and delves into fruiting and growth habits of different trees. Pruning strategies for maximizing fruit production in small areas are shared, concluding with a mulberry taste test and plans for future topic-specific videos. Questions from viewers are welcomed for future content.
How do I start growing my own mulberries?
Willow is inexpensive and easy to grow from cuttings. By growing and harvesting your own willow you will have a free source of material from which to produce your own weaving creations, create design landscapes, or sell raw willow material to others. We have over 100 willows to choose from. Here are a few...
