Giant yellow mulberry

Where does Giant yellow mulberry grow?

Found in: Africa, Burundi, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo R, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Status: It is an attractive fruit. Fruit are sold in local markets.

Growing Giant yellow mulberry

Cultivation: The plant can be grown from seeds. The fruit is crushed and the seeds collected. Seed can be stored in a cool dry place. Plants can be cut back and will re-grow. Plants can be grown from root suckers.

Edible Uses: The pulp around the seeds is eaten. It is sweet and sour in taste.

Production: Fruit are edible from September to December in Zimbabwe. In Tanzania fruit are collected from February to June.

Nutrition Info

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