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1. Which type of mulberry seedlings is best for raising silkworms?

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Lu mulberry is a major variety of mulberry and is the main cultivated variety in my country's silkworm-raising areas. Lu mulberry is characterized by its large leaves, which can reach 30 cm in length, and are thick and juicy, making it a rare and good feed for silkworm breeding. Lu mulberry likes light and has strong adaptability to climate and soil. It is cold-resistant and can withstand temperatures as low as -40°C.

2. How long does it take to raise silkworms after planting mulberry trees?

Silkworms can be raised 2 years after mulberry seedlings are planted.

The planting time of mulberry seedlings is mainly concentrated in winter and early spring, and they are generally planted in spring. It is understood that the new mulberry seedlings can bear fruit in April-June of the second year after grafting. If you want to raise silkworms, as long as the mulberry seedlings have leaves, they can basically be picked to feed the silkworms. Therefore, after the mulberry seedlings are planted, silkworms can be raised in the second year.

3. Do mulberry trees for raising silkworms need to be replanted every year?

Answer: No, mulberry trees are deciduous trees that have grown for many years. Mulberry trees that have grown for many years have more developed roots and stronger vitality. Therefore, the mulberry leaves grown from them are thicker, have wider leaves, and have more nutritional content. Silkworms that eat this kind of mulberry leaves develop and grow faster, and the quality of their cocoons is also higher.

Silkworm farmers only need to add soil, prune and apply fertilizer to mulberry trees in autumn and winter every year, and they will grow well in the next year.

4. Do mulberry trees used for raising silkworms bear fruit?

Answer: Mulberry trees for raising silkworms do not bear fruit. Mulberry trees that bear fruit are called fruit mulberry trees.

Fruit mulberry is a general term for mulberry trees that mainly produce fruit, but also produce fruit and leaves. They are delicious and have been loved and sought after by people since ancient times. Traditional mulberry varieties are cultivated for the purpose of harvesting leaves and raising silkworms. They do not produce mulberries or the fruits are small, and cannot form large-scale industrial production, so they are another variety of mulberry trees.

5. Are the mulberry trees for raising silkworms and the mulberry trees that grow mulberries the same thing?

A: They are not the same thing. Mulberry trees used for silkworm breeding are grafted into improved varieties. In winter, all branches are cut off to allow them to rest and recuperate. In the next year, new branches will grow and produce large and thick mulberry leaves to feed the silkworms.

6. When to plant mulberry trees for silkworm breeding?

Mulberry trees can be used for silkworm rearing two years after planting. Mulberry seedlings are planted mainly in winter and early spring, usually in spring. It is understood that the new mulberry seedlings of the year can bear fruit in April-June of the second year after grafting. If you want to raise silkworms, as long as the mulberry seedlings have leaves, they can basically be picked to feed the silkworms.

In spring, the seedlings need to be transplanted and the roots need to be protected to avoid drying, mildew and frostbite. In addition, they must be watered and irrigated in time to ensure survival.

In areas with convenient irrigation and drainage, water should be applied appropriately according to the dryness of the soil and local climate characteristics. If there is sufficient rainfall, attention should also be paid to drainage to avoid root waterlogging.

7. Can I raise silkworms in the first year of planting mulberry trees?

You cannot raise silkworms in the first year of planting mulberry trees. You can only feed silkworms after the mulberry trees are two years old. The amount of leaves to be harvested should be determined according to the strength of the tree. Do not harvest too many leaves, which will affect the growth of the tree.

Mulberry trees have a long life span and can produce high yields for more than ten years. Therefore, when establishing a new mulberry garden, we must adapt to local conditions, make comprehensive plans, and plant in large areas to develop sericulture production into a base.

The purpose of planting mulberry is to raise silkworms, so you should choose land with good fertilizer and water conditions. You should choose mature soil, fertile soil, deep soil layer, flat ground, mature slope land and semi-dry paddy fields that can be irrigated and drained. It is not suitable to plant in places with factories nearby. Tobacco cannot be planted near mulberry gardens. There should be a certain distance from rice and orchards to avoid spraying pesticides to pollute mulberry leaves and cause silkworm poisoning. Before planting mulberry, deep plowing and maturation should be carried out, 5-8 inch furrows should be opened, and sufficient base fertilizer should be applied. It is required to apply 50-60 dan of ash manure per mu, and cover with a layer of topsoil about 3 inches after application, and mix it appropriately to avoid burning the mulberry roots.