Muscadine Vine Alachua - 1 Gallon

Muscadine Vine Alachua - 1 Gallon

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The Alachua muscadine grape vine (Vitis rotundifolia) is a self-fertile, disease-resistant variety suitable for home gardens. It thrives in full to partial sun and well-drained soil, with optimal growing zones of 7–11. The Alachua muscadine is known for its disease resistance and good flavor, making it a good choice for home gardens.

  • Self-fertile: Alachua muscadine grapes are self-fertile, meaning they don't require a second vine for pollination.
  • Disease resistance: It is known for its good resistance to common muscadine grape diseases, making it relatively easy to grow.
  • Flavor: While the flavor is considered good, not great, it has a traditional muscadine taste.
  • Growth: Alachua is a vigorous vine that can climb high or spread on the ground.
  • Berries: The fruit is shiny, purple-black to bronze, ripening in September and October.
  • Plant size: Young plants are 3-8 inches tall, and can be grown in 3-inch deep pots.
  • Growing conditions: It thrives in full to partial sun, and well-drained, rich soil.
  • Zones: Optimal growing zones are 7–11.
  • Pest and disease management: Alachua muscadine vines can be susceptible to pests like grape berry moths, Japanese beetles, and aphids, as well as diseases like powdery mildew, downy mildew, and black rot, so regular inspection and appropriate treatments are necessary.

• • Pruning: Pruning involves training the vine to a trellis and pruning canes back to 3 inches in winter to encourage fruiting spurs.

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