{"product_id":"illinois-everbearing-mulberry","title":"Illinois Everbearing Mulberry","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eIllinois Everbearing Mulberry (\u003cem data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eMorus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) is a hardy, productive fruit tree known for its long harvest window and sweet, blackberry-like fruit. This variety is a favorite among homesteaders because it produces over several weeks instead of all at once. The berries ripen from red to deep purple-black and are excellent fresh, frozen, or preserved. Illinois Everbearing is also prized for its cold hardiness and reliability, even in less-than-perfect growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"573\"\u003ePlants start shipping in spring after danger of freezing and will come in robust 2\" plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eWhy Grow Illinois Everbearing Mulberry?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eExtended Harvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eFruits ripen gradually over several weeks, so you can harvest a little at a time instead of being overwhelmed all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eTough, Reliable Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eCold-hardy, heat-tolerant, and adaptable to many soil types—great for low-input homesteads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eVersatile, Sweet Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eJuicy berries with a rich, mild sweetness that work well for fresh eating, jams, pies, syrups, and wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial fruit tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003cbr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring or fall while dormant\u003cbr data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eWhen to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring through early summer (extended harvest)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eCultivation Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eSoil requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates sandy, loamy, and even clay soils once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eSunlight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun is best (6–8+ hours per day) for maximum fruit production, though it will tolerate light shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eWater regularly during the first year to establish strong roots. Once established, trees are fairly drought tolerant, though consistent moisture improves fruit size and yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eHarvesting: \u003c\/strong\u003eBerries ripen over time and are best picked when fully dark and soft. They will look like extra large, long blackberries. Laying a sheet or tarp under the tree and gently shaking branches makes harvest easy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eIllinois Everbearing is self-fertile, so you only need one tree to get fruit. 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