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Summit Muscadine Grape Vine - Bare Root Live Plant- 2 Year Old Bare Root Live Plant - 1-2ft tall
You will receive Bare Root plant with a healthy root system.
The Summit Muscadine Grape is a variety known for its large, sweet, and flavorful fruit. Below, you'll find a description of Summit Muscadine Grape and planting instructions to help you grow it successfully:
Description:
Summit Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia) is a popular cultivar of muscadine grapes, which are native to the southeastern United States. This variety is well-known for its exceptional fruit quality, producing large clusters of grapes that are typically bronze or dark purple-black when fully ripe. The grapes are known for their sweet and musky flavor, making them a favorite for fresh eating, making wine, or processing into jams and jellies.
Summit Muscadine Grape vines are vigorous growers and exhibit good disease resistance. They are well-suited for both home gardeners and commercial growers due to their reliable fruit production and excellent taste.
Planting Instructions:
Selecting a Location:
Choose a sunny location for planting Summit Muscadine Grape vines. These vines require full sun, which means they need at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive.
Ensure that the soil is well-draining to prevent waterlogged roots.
Preparing the Soil:
Conduct a soil test to determine the pH level of your soil. Muscadine grapes prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH range of 5.8 to 6.5.
Amend the soil as needed to achieve the desired pH level. You can add lime to raise pH or sulfur to lower pH.
Spacing:
Space Summit Muscadine Grape vines approximately 10 to 15 feet apart in rows. Adequate spacing allows for proper air circulation and vine growth.
Planting:
Plant Summit Muscadine Grape vines in the spring, once the threat of frost has passed.
Dig a hole that is deep and wide enough to accommodate the root system of the vine.
Place the vine in the hole, ensuring that the root ball is level with the soil surface.
Backfill the hole with soil, gently firming it around the root system.
Water thoroughly after planting to help settle the soil and eliminate air pockets.
Support and Pruning:
Provide a sturdy trellis or support system for the vines to climb. Muscadine grapes are vigorous climbers.
Prune the vines during the dormant season, which is typically in late winter or early spring. Pruning helps control growth, improve air circulation, and encourage fruit production.
Watering:
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season and while the vines are establishing themselves.
Water deeply and less frequently to promote deep root growth.
Fertilization:
Fertilize the vines in the spring with a balanced fertilizer, following the recommended dosage on the product label. Avoid excessive nitrogen, as it can lead to excessive vegetative growth at the expense of fruit production.
Mulching:
Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the vines to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and maintain consistent soil temperature.
Harvesting:
Summit Muscadine Grapes typically ripen in late summer to early fall. Harvest the grapes when they are fully ripe and have reached their desired sweetness. Grapes can be gently twisted or snipped from the vine.
By following these planting instructions and providing proper care, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of Summit Muscadine Grapes from your vineyard.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Please let us know immediately upon arrival if you have any questions about your order, we are here to help you through your growing journey! :)
All plant's that are shipped are inspected prior to leaving our facility to ensure that the highest quality plants arrive to your front door!
Shipping to areas that are experiencing extreme cold or extreme heat will be at buyer's risk. Any concerns please message prior to order placement! :)
The Summit Muscadine Grape is a variety known for its large, sweet, and flavorful fruit. Below, you'll find a description of Summit Muscadine Grape and planting instructions to help you grow it successfully:
Description:
Summit Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia) is a popular cultivar of muscadine grapes, which are native to the southeastern United States. This variety is well-known for its exceptional fruit quality, producing large clusters of grapes that are typically bronze or dark purple-black when fully ripe. The grapes are known for their sweet and musky flavor, making them a favorite for fresh eating, making wine, or processing into jams and jellies.
Summit Muscadine Grape vines are vigorous growers and exhibit good disease resistance. They are well-suited for both home gardeners and commercial growers due to their reliable fruit production and excellent taste.
Planting Instructions:
Selecting a Location:
Choose a sunny location for planting Summit Muscadine Grape vines. These vines require full sun, which means they need at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive.
Ensure that the soil is well-draining to prevent waterlogged roots.
Preparing the Soil:
Conduct a soil test to determine the pH level of your soil. Muscadine grapes prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH range of 5.8 to 6.5.
Amend the soil as needed to achieve the desired pH level. You can add lime to raise pH or sulfur to lower pH.
Spacing:
Space Summit Muscadine Grape vines approximately 10 to 15 feet apart in rows. Adequate spacing allows for proper air circulation and vine growth.
Planting:
Plant Summit Muscadine Grape vines in the spring, once the threat of frost has passed.
Dig a hole that is deep and wide enough to accommodate the root system of the vine.
Place the vine in the hole, ensuring that the root ball is level with the soil surface.
Backfill the hole with soil, gently firming it around the root system.
Water thoroughly after planting to help settle the soil and eliminate air pockets.
Support and Pruning:
Provide a sturdy trellis or support system for the vines to climb. Muscadine grapes are vigorous climbers.
Prune the vines during the dormant season, which is typically in late winter or early spring. Pruning helps control growth, improve air circulation, and encourage fruit production.
Watering:
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season and while the vines are establishing themselves.
Water deeply and less frequently to promote deep root growth.
Fertilization:
Fertilize the vines in the spring with a balanced fertilizer, following the recommended dosage on the product label. Avoid excessive nitrogen, as it can lead to excessive vegetative growth at the expense of fruit production.
Mulching:
Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the vines to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and maintain consistent soil temperature.
Harvesting:
Summit Muscadine Grapes typically ripen in late summer to early fall. Harvest the grapes when they are fully ripe and have reached their desired sweetness. Grapes can be gently twisted or snipped from the vine.
By following these planting instructions and providing proper care, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of Summit Muscadine Grapes from your vineyard.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Please let us know immediately upon arrival if you have any questions about your order, we are here to help you through your growing journey! :)
All plant's that are shipped are inspected prior to leaving our facility to ensure that the highest quality plants arrive to your front door!
Shipping to areas that are experiencing extreme cold or extreme heat will be at buyer's risk. Any concerns please message prior to order placement! :)