How Do You Plant Muscadine Vines?
The muscadine fruit grows on a vine and is native to the southeastern United States. The plant prefers the hot, humid summer months and produces a dark purple berry with a thick skin. Muscadines are very easy to grow and are started from plants, not seeds. The berry is eaten by biting into it and producing a small hole, from which the fruit is then sucked out. Muscadines are often used to make jelly and wine. Plant the muscadine vines in early spring. Choose an area that will get full sun and only partial shade. It is important that the vines get plenty of morning sunshine or sunshine during the warmest times of the day to ensure a healthy fruit. Test the soil in the area where you wish to plant your vines. The best soil pH for your muscadines is around 6.5. If the pH is low, apply a lime fertilizer. Use approximately 2 pounds of lime per square yard of soil. Lime produces a sweeter fruit. If the pH is too high you should apply a nitrogen fertilizer. Use a 10-10-10 fertilizer and follo
