- 22 - 30 degrees temperature, 1000-2000 mm rainfall and 65-80 percent humidity are optimum for luxuriant growth of mulberry.
- Deep, well drained, fertile soil of clayey loam to loamy texture is better suited for higher yield of quality mulberry leaf.
- If soils are acidic or alkaline they can be rectified by the application of lime or gypsum respectively.
- Red loamy soils are preferable for mulberry cultivation