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Last wood vine7/9/2023 Vines generally die the year of planting if particular attention isn’t given them. Developing the Vineĭiligent care during the two growing seasons following planting is essential if the vines are to develop into productive additions to the home garden. The wires should be parallel to the ground. Regardless of the materials used, they should conform closely to the specifications shown in Figure 2. Four-inch galvanized pipe welded to form the "T" shaped end posts can also be used. This permits each vine to produce 40 ft of fruiting arm rather than the conventional 20 ft with the one wire system.įigure 2 is an example of a double curtain trellis made with pressure treated wood. A double curtain trellis with established vines.ĭouble Curtain Trellis - The double curtain trellis provides two wires 4 ft apart and 5 ft above ground. If space is limited, the double curtain should be used to maximize production.įigure 2. The one wire trellis is easier to construct, but yields are greater from the double curtain. The one wire trellis (Figure 1) and the double curtain trellis (Figure 2) are the two most common trellises used by backyard gardeners. Do not apply fertilizer immediately after planting. Caution: Do not put fertilizer in the planting hole. Then, plant the vine the same depth it grew in the nursery and water it. If you do not want to take a soil sample, thoroughly mix ½ cup of agricultural limestone (dolomitic type) to the soil taken from the hole. If you do not know the pH, take a soil sample. To plant, dig a hole large enough to accommodate a bushel basket. Plant the muscadines 1 ft from the post since the crop load is usually heaviest in the center of the vine. Once you have determined how many plants to buy, lay out the area by putting stakes where the trellis posts will go. If you plan to have more than one row, space the rows 12 ft apart. That way, you will know how many plants to purchase. Therefore, measure the area where you will plant the vines. Muscadines will require a minimum 20 ft of trellis per plant. Therefore, they should be inter-planted with perfect flowered varieties for proper pollination and fruit set. If you plan to grow only one vine, it can be black or bronze, but must be perfect flowered if you plan to enjoy fruit. Muscadine varieties can be broken into four categories: two based on fruit color (black or bronze), and two based on flower type: perfect flowered (self-pollinating) and female. If you prune properly and on a yearly basis, you should not need large pruning tools. Wooden posts should be pressure treated with wood preservatives. Muscadine vines may live for decades, so, you want a strong supporting structure made of materials that will last for many years. Do not plant in a spot where water stands after heavy rains. Muscadines do fairly well on most soil types. Muscadines do best when they are in full sun for most of all the day. Muscadines are ideal for backyard gardens because you can successfully grow them with a minimum spray program. The severe winters of the Mountain area hamper production.Īre you enjoying muscadines now? If not, you may want to try a vine or two. Although muscadines can be grown successfully in most parts of the state, they are best adapted to the Piedmont and Coastal Plain areas. They were discovered here by the early colonists and have been a favorite fruit of southerners since. Muscadines are truly a fruit for the south. Original Manuscript by Gerard Krewer and Stephen Myers, Extension Horticulturists This publication is part of the Home Garden series.
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