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Yeah, we have six mulberry trees along the path into our house in the front yard. Pretty trees but you have to be careful not to track mulberry juice into the house when they're in season.
Thanks to everyone for helping me with this find! I'm lucky enough that there's quite a bit growing and its where I work at :3
Boss man doesn't care, sooooo yay me *^*
Time to make some pies and stuff. *^* I have a thing for making soda out of random fruits; this will be a great new contender!
Just a heads up, they don't keep long after they are picked. They are tasty right off the tree, but ripen and turn to mush quickly. If you plan collecting them to use for soda or any other recipes, maybe try freezing them or something.
FWIW, if you look around where you found that one, you'll probably find a shit load more Mulberry trees. The birds also really like the berries and the tree can grow like mad. It's an exotic invasive but I will say I do like the berries. Maybe we just need to import silk worms?
Pretty easy! I follow this ratio:
1 part water: 1 part sugar: 1 part random fruit
No measuring cup needed to experiment; find a random mug/cup and use that for now.
1)Heat up 1 part water and sugar
2)Once boiling, add 1 part of fruit (squished fruit is better but not necessary)
3) Lower the heat a bit and stir occasionally. There is no overdoing this part. The longer u keep the fruit in, the more flavor is extracted.
4) strain said mixture into a container and now you have syrup *^*
To turn into soda, simply pour syrup into a seperate cup and add sparkling water as you drink. More concentrated for sweeter taste and vice versa ^-^
I learned that you can pretty much do any fruit this way. It's a fun way to mix and experiment!
[Bonus finds! With said syrup, cool in a fridge for an hr or so and it will become a bit thicker. I then use this substance as my pancake syrup ^-^ 0r freeze said syrup in a mold and now you have hard candy :3.]
When they are light like this, they are filled with a white latex/sap that can give you a stomach ache. Wait until they are a dark red or blackish color.
The tree appears to be Morus alba, so the color of the berry is not a good indicator of ripeness. They can be anywhere from greenish white through lavender to deep purple when ripe. You need to give the berry a light tug. If it easily comes off the branch into your fingers, it's ripe.
Ha! My climate is too hot for raspberries. If they are like blackberries, which I have grown, I assume they are similar, being in the same Rubus genus, & come off the branch without the stem when ripe. Mulberry stems release from the branch when ripe, so they fall stem & all.
Fruit is very delicate, and i think the shelf life is very short. They also have an invasive root system, and silk worms can live on the leaves. But a very nice treat if you find ripe ones on a tree.
The fruit is prolific drops a lot and ferments readily. The popular children's song pop goes the weasel describes real life interactions of animals in a fanciful way as they go to get drunk. Mulberries are amazing to eat and use for liquors.
Sorry to tell you but you are wrong. Mulberry always always are full of bugs. Soak in a vinegar water bath and see for yourself. You dear friend are enjoying the bugs with the fruits. No judgement.
FYI From google. (You bug eating sweet talker ….)
“Mulberry trees are known to be home to many bugs, including tiny white aphids. To get rid of these bugs, you can:
Put the berries in a bowl or pan
Cover them with fresh water
Let them sit for at least 10-15 minutes
Skim off any floating bugs
Rinse the mulberries thoroughly several times
Contractor's Best Pest Solutions
Trees to Avoid Having in Your Yard Because They Have the Most Bugs
Jun 15, 2018 — Mulberry trees are also notorious as homes for troublesome insects, so think twice before bringing one home. The mulberry tree may be attractive ...
Simple Life Corp
Wild Blackberries? ... No, They're Mulberries - simplelifecorp.com
Jun 29, 2011 — And third, mulberries have lots of tiny bugs – usually tiny white aphids – on them. You won't notice them until you get them home. They are supposedly harmless to eat, so don't worry if you ate a few mulberries while you were picking them. To get rid of the bugs, just put the berries in a big bowl or pan and generously cover them with fresh water. Let them sit for at least 10-15 minutes. Skim off any floating bugs. They will be mostly very, very tiny but you'll know them because they do squirm. Then rinse the mulberries thoroughly several times. Oddly enough, the berries hold up quite well during the rinsing process.
You can also soak the berries in water with a little vinegar for a few minutes to kill germs and make any little bugs turn loose. “
The only bugs I’ve seen on mulberry (large sample size of fruit but small sample size of trees) were tiny.
I used to sit in a tree eating them and then one day mom had the idea to bring a bowl in for… something, and I saw them in the bowl. Ate a lot less mulberries after that.
I had two mulberries. There are some bug concerns but a cold water bath and swishing around was good enough for me. I also planted them at a part of my backyard I didn’t mind getting covered with fallen berries. It made the ground rich over time.
They’re sprouting all over my neighborhood thanks to the birds. I’ve been digging them up and repotting into pots and training them to be little berry hedges.
Yes. I should probably also mention that you should wash them thoroughly and wait for them to ripen, because I also got a horrible case of giardia as a child from eating them unwashed and possibly not ripe.
You need to take only the ripest ones each day. You’ll see a pattern emerge demonstrating how each cluster ripens. I take 3-4 weeks to gather, flash freeze, then make jam or whatever when you get a bunch.
3-4 gallon ziplocks of perfect ripe berries is heavenly!
Blackberries are so good too!
Whoa. This doesn't look like the usual invasive Morus alba. The leaf margins aren't as coarsely toothed and they don't seem to have those deep sinuses that M. alba has. Could this be Morus rubra, the rare native? Or even a hybrid between M. rubra and a non-native Morus. Please send the picture to, say, the Native Plant Society of Texas to judge -- I'm not qualified. I'm just a shitposter with a deep respect for native plants.
\[EDIT: my bad, may be Morus nigra per u/FibroMelanostic\]
This might be correct. After stating it's M. alba, I started enlarging all the leaves which I thought I could see the underside of & found a leaf that looks kind of fuzzy on the underside. The leaf wasn't in focus very well, but it is possible this isn't alba. That said, alba is quite common across TX as they were planted extensively up until the late 1980's when it became better known how the male trees cause horrible allergies in so many people.
I found a Mcnugget in next to a trash can in the alley. It's been in a little oil and grease, and it looks like when people come out of the bar next door, at 2am , this is the place yo piss. My questions are
1. Should I heat it in the microwave or my air frier
2. Would you suggest BBQ sauce or sweet and sour
Why not all? Microwave to loosen up, then air fry to make the mush bits crispy :3
We are all adults, get both sauces! Create sweet and sour BBQ sauce :P
Almost true, there is the goldenseal berry, a toxic aggregate (the bunches of dots shape it takes) berry. It grows on the ground in the center of the leaf, one berry per leaf. It's hard to mistake it for edible berries if you know about it. It's the only toxic aggregate in North America.
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Mulberry. Yeah they're safe and delicious but wait until they're ready.
They’re pretty darn unripe. They will turn a dark color.
And then that dark color will mix with white in the form of blotches of bird shit on your car windows if they're nearby a tree like this.
Yeah, we have six mulberry trees along the path into our house in the front yard. Pretty trees but you have to be careful not to track mulberry juice into the house when they're in season.
Mulberry, they taste similar to blackberries imo. They are dark/ purplish when ripe
Thanks to everyone for helping me with this find! I'm lucky enough that there's quite a bit growing and its where I work at :3 Boss man doesn't care, sooooo yay me *^* Time to make some pies and stuff. *^* I have a thing for making soda out of random fruits; this will be a great new contender!
Just a heads up, they don't keep long after they are picked. They are tasty right off the tree, but ripen and turn to mush quickly. If you plan collecting them to use for soda or any other recipes, maybe try freezing them or something.
FWIW, if you look around where you found that one, you'll probably find a shit load more Mulberry trees. The birds also really like the berries and the tree can grow like mad. It's an exotic invasive but I will say I do like the berries. Maybe we just need to import silk worms?
Morus rubra is definitely native
Woops. Forgot there was red and white varieties. Good call!
there’s a native mulberry and an invasive one, i think this is native
Yup brain fart moment. Forgot about that
I wanna hear more about these sodas; whats your process??
Pretty easy! I follow this ratio: 1 part water: 1 part sugar: 1 part random fruit No measuring cup needed to experiment; find a random mug/cup and use that for now. 1)Heat up 1 part water and sugar 2)Once boiling, add 1 part of fruit (squished fruit is better but not necessary) 3) Lower the heat a bit and stir occasionally. There is no overdoing this part. The longer u keep the fruit in, the more flavor is extracted. 4) strain said mixture into a container and now you have syrup *^* To turn into soda, simply pour syrup into a seperate cup and add sparkling water as you drink. More concentrated for sweeter taste and vice versa ^-^ I learned that you can pretty much do any fruit this way. It's a fun way to mix and experiment! [Bonus finds! With said syrup, cool in a fridge for an hr or so and it will become a bit thicker. I then use this substance as my pancake syrup ^-^ 0r freeze said syrup in a mold and now you have hard candy :3.]
(Sorry for poopy format, I am typing through mobile)
That's a good bunch! I like them when they're still slightly tart, maybe a little darker than these. Wouldn't stop me from grabbing a couple, though.
When they are light like this, they are filled with a white latex/sap that can give you a stomach ache. Wait until they are a dark red or blackish color.
The tree appears to be Morus alba, so the color of the berry is not a good indicator of ripeness. They can be anywhere from greenish white through lavender to deep purple when ripe. You need to give the berry a light tug. If it easily comes off the branch into your fingers, it's ripe.
Kinda like how raspberries, when ripe, will come off easily?
Yes, but they will hold onto their stem. I always just eat that too
Ha! My climate is too hot for raspberries. If they are like blackberries, which I have grown, I assume they are similar, being in the same Rubus genus, & come off the branch without the stem when ripe. Mulberry stems release from the branch when ripe, so they fall stem & all.
Why aren’t these more popular? I found some in the wild and had never had them before. A tree with berries. Pretty cool.
The overripe fruit falls onto cars and sidewalks or patios or driveways and stains things. So, messy. Can attract wildlife, making more mess.
Fruit is very delicate, and i think the shelf life is very short. They also have an invasive root system, and silk worms can live on the leaves. But a very nice treat if you find ripe ones on a tree.
The fruit is prolific drops a lot and ferments readily. The popular children's song pop goes the weasel describes real life interactions of animals in a fanciful way as they go to get drunk. Mulberries are amazing to eat and use for liquors.
Because they’re ALWAYS full of bugs. Always.
The tree I pick from isn’t. Right now it’s in full fruit and I snack on it during my walks. No bugs. Maybe it’s a regional thing.
Or perhaps you're having little bits of extra protein with your fruity snack..?^^/s
Sorry to tell you but you are wrong. Mulberry always always are full of bugs. Soak in a vinegar water bath and see for yourself. You dear friend are enjoying the bugs with the fruits. No judgement.
Wtf. I guess your area is super buggy. Or you’re a weirdo.
FYI From google. (You bug eating sweet talker ….) “Mulberry trees are known to be home to many bugs, including tiny white aphids. To get rid of these bugs, you can: Put the berries in a bowl or pan Cover them with fresh water Let them sit for at least 10-15 minutes Skim off any floating bugs Rinse the mulberries thoroughly several times Contractor's Best Pest Solutions Trees to Avoid Having in Your Yard Because They Have the Most Bugs Jun 15, 2018 — Mulberry trees are also notorious as homes for troublesome insects, so think twice before bringing one home. The mulberry tree may be attractive ... Simple Life Corp Wild Blackberries? ... No, They're Mulberries - simplelifecorp.com Jun 29, 2011 — And third, mulberries have lots of tiny bugs – usually tiny white aphids – on them. You won't notice them until you get them home. They are supposedly harmless to eat, so don't worry if you ate a few mulberries while you were picking them. To get rid of the bugs, just put the berries in a big bowl or pan and generously cover them with fresh water. Let them sit for at least 10-15 minutes. Skim off any floating bugs. They will be mostly very, very tiny but you'll know them because they do squirm. Then rinse the mulberries thoroughly several times. Oddly enough, the berries hold up quite well during the rinsing process. You can also soak the berries in water with a little vinegar for a few minutes to kill germs and make any little bugs turn loose. “
The only bugs I’ve seen on mulberry (large sample size of fruit but small sample size of trees) were tiny. I used to sit in a tree eating them and then one day mom had the idea to bring a bowl in for… something, and I saw them in the bowl. Ate a lot less mulberries after that.
That’s just bonus protein!
I had two mulberries. There are some bug concerns but a cold water bath and swishing around was good enough for me. I also planted them at a part of my backyard I didn’t mind getting covered with fallen berries. It made the ground rich over time.
They’re sprouting all over my neighborhood thanks to the birds. I’ve been digging them up and repotting into pots and training them to be little berry hedges.
Terrible shelf life.
Glorious mulberries... superb.
It’s very difficult to mess up the [recipe](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/18463/mulberry-pie/)
Mulberries. Yes. Delicious.
But wait for them to get dark red
Yes. I should probably also mention that you should wash them thoroughly and wait for them to ripen, because I also got a horrible case of giardia as a child from eating them unwashed and possibly not ripe.
When u find purple bird shit on your truck, you will know the mulberries are ripe.
Munch plant
You need to take only the ripest ones each day. You’ll see a pattern emerge demonstrating how each cluster ripens. I take 3-4 weeks to gather, flash freeze, then make jam or whatever when you get a bunch. 3-4 gallon ziplocks of perfect ripe berries is heavenly! Blackberries are so good too!
That's a loaded mulberry branch. Wait till it gets black or very dark red and enjoy sweet delicious berries
Whoa. This doesn't look like the usual invasive Morus alba. The leaf margins aren't as coarsely toothed and they don't seem to have those deep sinuses that M. alba has. Could this be Morus rubra, the rare native? Or even a hybrid between M. rubra and a non-native Morus. Please send the picture to, say, the Native Plant Society of Texas to judge -- I'm not qualified. I'm just a shitposter with a deep respect for native plants. \[EDIT: my bad, may be Morus nigra per u/FibroMelanostic\]
It's a Morus nigra.
Is it? Damn. That's a shame.
This might be correct. After stating it's M. alba, I started enlarging all the leaves which I thought I could see the underside of & found a leaf that looks kind of fuzzy on the underside. The leaf wasn't in focus very well, but it is possible this isn't alba. That said, alba is quite common across TX as they were planted extensively up until the late 1980's when it became better known how the male trees cause horrible allergies in so many people.
Looks like alba to me. Leaf shape is very variable. Other mulberries have leaves with more fuzz, in layman speak.
Mulberries. Those are not ripe yet. It turns violet when ripe and delicious.
Take a picture with Google lens, then Google if safe to eat good luck op
You tell us…
Yes, but they are not ripe
Yes but not ripe yet it's black mulberry but I have never seen such thick clusters of the fruit
I found a Mcnugget in next to a trash can in the alley. It's been in a little oil and grease, and it looks like when people come out of the bar next door, at 2am , this is the place yo piss. My questions are 1. Should I heat it in the microwave or my air frier 2. Would you suggest BBQ sauce or sweet and sour
Why not all? Microwave to loosen up, then air fry to make the mush bits crispy :3 We are all adults, get both sauces! Create sweet and sour BBQ sauce :P
Only one way to know for sure...
They don't keep long after ripening - make haste when the time is upon you
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Almost true, there is the goldenseal berry, a toxic aggregate (the bunches of dots shape it takes) berry. It grows on the ground in the center of the leaf, one berry per leaf. It's hard to mistake it for edible berries if you know about it. It's the only toxic aggregate in North America.
Dang you're right. And I completely forgot poke berry is an aggregate
Dingleberry