#2989228 - 10/19/12 02:05 PM
Muscadine Questions
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BigAl
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My wife wants me to plant a couple of muscadine vines. I read a bit and I think I've decided I'm going to sink 3 cedar posts and run 2 strands of wire across the distance and plant the vines between the posts. Leaning toward the Nesbitt variety.
Anyone have these?
Tips for planting? When to plant?
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#2989438 - 10/19/12 04:21 PM
Re: Muscadine Questions
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Mausermeister
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Here's a great simple overview I used to get started with them.
http://www.isons.com/pdf/developing_pruning_muscadine_vine.pdf
Fall is the best time to set out new vines.
Ison's Nursery http://www.isons.com is a great place to get vine stock. They also have lots of free info on their website about muscadines.
Make sure you put a protective cage of chicken wire around the base of your vines or the rabbits will eat them. I learned that lesson the hard way.
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#2992751 - 10/22/12 07:55 AM
Re: Muscadine Questions
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BigAl
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Thanks for the info, Mauser.
Any idea on when is the best time to plant?
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#2993677 - 10/22/12 05:17 PM
Re: Muscadine Questions
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The best time to transplant them is late fall or winter when they are dormant, just like trees.
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#3034181 - 11/15/12 09:05 AM
Re: Muscadine Questions
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pressfit
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I ordered about 10 plants last week from isoms.. i'm wondering why you need wooden post to run the wires between?? wouldnt a steel t- post work just as well?
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#3039251 - 11/18/12 06:20 PM
Re: Muscadine Questions
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it doesnt matter what trellis you use. I run 3 lines, some use two. You want them head level for picking. they make great jelly and wine!
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#3047800 - 11/25/12 07:58 AM
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I just planted 10 muscadines in a fenced in area, do you think I will have problems with coons or birds eating them?
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#3053215 - 11/28/12 10:56 AM
Re: Muscadine Questions
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BigAl
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I just planted 10 muscadines in a fenced in area, do you think I will have problems with coons or birds eating them?
Or deer?
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#3059961 - 12/02/12 06:17 PM
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LA man
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japanese hornets love them. i kill hundreds of them each year while they eat my berries.
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