{"product_id":"jumbo-black-muscadine-vine","title":"Jumbo Black Muscadine Vine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExtra-large fruit with lasting flavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"4-5 ft. Trellis","offer_id":67915411718206,"sku":"32043","price":72.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/files\/Jumbo-Black-Muscadine-Vine-2.jpg?v=1792378843","url":"https:\/\/checkout.trees.com\/products\/jumbo-black-muscadine-vine","provider":"Trees.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}