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Like bullet, I am also attempting to root some Illinois Everbearing Mulberry cuttings.

Pic #1 is a two month old ie cutting, and this is how I will be rooting  cuttings in the future.  Cutting goes into a 1 gal pot with potting soil, with a plastic cup for a dome over the top.  Easier (for me) than growing in cups, no early up potting requirement, and, (for me), a better success rate.

Pics 2 & 3 are ie cuttings in a plastic bin..  Growing medium is compost with straw on top to retain moisture.  Bin is outside (unless it freezes), and remains covered for most of the day to maintain humidity.  I have had good luck rooting figs this way, but transferring them out of the bin is hazardous to their roots.

Pic 4 is a little Morris Nigra seedling purchased on ebay in January.  It stayed indoors in a pot until two weeks ago, when I planted it outside.  The wire mesh fencing is to protect it from the ravaging hoards of javelina that roam our neighborhood at night. 

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Hope they taste great for you and not the Javalina.

LOL.  Back yard is protected with a wall and fences.   In the front yard (where this little guy is planted) the fruit goes to the quickest and the cleverest.  I just hope they don't root up the seedling.  I understand the leaves are edible.

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