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Extra-large fruit with lasting flavor
Among the largest black muscadines grown, this productive vine bears impressive grapes with thick skins and the distinctive musky flavor of native Southern grapes. The fruit holds well on the vine and stores well after picking, making it useful for fresh eating, preserves, juice, or jelly.
Give this vigorous vine a sturdy trellis, fence, or arbor where its leafy growth can add shade and structure to the landscape. It requires a pollinating partner to set fruit, so plant it near ‘Noble’ for dependable production.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Choose a site with full sun, good air circulation, and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Provide a strong trellis, arbor, or wire support, and plant near ‘Noble’ to ensure pollination and fruit production.
2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and keep the soil evenly moist during the first growing season. Once established, provide about 1 inch of water weekly during dry weather, especially while fruit is developing. Avoid consistently soggy soil.
3. Pruning: Prune in late winter while the vine is dormant. Train a main trunk and permanent arms along the support, then shorten the previous season’s side shoots to spurs with two to four buds. Remove weak, damaged, or crowded growth to improve airflow and fruit quality.
4. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer formulated for fruiting vines in spring as new growth begins, following label directions. Keep fertilizer away from the trunk and avoid overfeeding, which can encourage excessive leafy growth at the expense of fruit.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $49 | $19.95 |
| $49 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 8-12 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 8-12 ft. |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Vitis rotundifolia 'Jumbo' |
| Does Not Ship To: | AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NY, OR, WA |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 7-10 outdoors |
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