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Mulberry care requirements
water
Moderate; water regularly during establishment and fruiting; drought-tolerant when mature
soil
Adaptable to most soils (pH 5.5–7.0); prefers well-drained loam; tolerates poor, compacted soil
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); tolerates partial shade but produces less fruit
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Mulberry
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Mulberry
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Mulberry
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Mulberry
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.