Muscadine Questions

[BigAl]

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?

 

[Mausermeister]

Here's a great simple overview I used to get started with them.

http://www.isons.com/pdf/developing_pru ... e_vine.pdf

Fall is the best time to set out new vines.

Ison's Nursery 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.

 

[BigAl]

Thanks for the info, Mauser.

Any idea on when is the best time to plant?

 

[Mausermeister]

The best time to transplant them is late fall or winter when they are dormant, just like trees.

 

[TNLynn]

http://www.grapevinesandmore.com/MUSCADINE.html

 

[pressfit]

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?

 

[TS_13]

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!

 

[buckaroo]

I just planted 10 muscadines in a fenced in area, do you think I will have problems with coons or birds eating them?

 

[BigAl]

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?

 

[LA man]

japanese hornets love them. i kill hundreds of them each year while they eat my berries.