mulberry picking

Best Tools for Harvesting Mulberries Without the Purple-Stained Chaos

· December 11, 2025
Best Tools for Harvesting Mulberries Without the Purple-Stained Chaos

I’m Ruth Nakamura, a backyard orchardist in the lush Pacific Northwest, where the climate is just right for growing mulberries. For the past 15 years, I’ve dedicated myself to cultivating mulberries, experimenting with about 12 different cultivars right in my own yard. From the sweet and succulent Black Beauty to the unique Chinook and Illini … Read more

How to Tell When Mulberries Are Ripe: Color, Touch, and Taste Signs

· December 9, 2025
When Are Mulberries Ripe? The Complete Guide to Perfect Harvest Timing

When I’m navigating through a substantial mulberry harvest, speed and method become just as crucial as technique. Over my 15 years of growing mulberries, I’ve handled upwards of forty pounds of fruit in a single weekend, thanks to a workflow that avoids kitchen chaos while allowing me to produce various end products simultaneously. But let … Read more