{"product_id":"paulk-muscadine-vine","title":"Paulk Muscadine Vine","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaulk Muscadine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eself-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e variety that produces \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally large\u003c\/strong\u003e, round, dark purple to nearly black fruit. Its impressive berry size, good flavor, and dependable production make it an excellent choice for fresh eating, home gardens, U-pick farms, and local fresh-fruit markets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaulk was developed by the University of Georgia muscadine breeding program. It combines the large fruit size normally associated with female muscadines with the convenience and dependable pollination of a self-fertile vine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaulk is well suited to the warm, humid growing conditions of North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and the Gulf Coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaulk is self-fertile. One Paulk vine can produce fruit without another muscadine variety planted nearby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause it produces functional pollen, \u003cstrong\u003ePaulk can also pollinate female muscadine varieties, including:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Scuppernong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Jumbo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Scarlett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Fry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit color does not affect pollination. A dark-fruited self-fertile muscadine can pollinate bronze, red, pink, purple, or black female varieties when their flowering periods overlap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plant type: Deciduous fruiting vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fruit color: Dark purple to nearly black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fruit size: Very large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fruit shape: Round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Flavor: Sweet, good traditional muscadine flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Flesh texture: Soft and juicy, similar to traditional muscadines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pollination: Self-fertile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pollinator use: Can pollinate nearby female muscadines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Harvest season: Midseason to late season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Ripening habit: Main-season harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sun: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Soil: Moderately acidic, fertile, and well drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Preferred soil pH: Approximately 5.5 to 6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Trellis space: Allow approximately 20 feet per mature vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Best uses: Fresh eating, U-pick plantings, farm stands, juice, jelly, and preserves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Climate fit: North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and the Gulf Coast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit and Harvest Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaulk is one of the largest self-fertile muscadines available. Its fruit is similar in size and appearance to Supreme, but Paulk’s self-fertile flowers provide more consistent pollination and more uniform berry size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe berries have long stems that make them easier to grasp during harvest. This can help reduce squeezing, tearing, and splitting when the fruit is picked carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best flavor, avoid allowing the vine to carry an excessive fruit load. Proper annual pruning helps maintain a good balance between fruit production, berry size, and sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Florida Growing Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Paulk in full sun on slightly elevated, well-drained ground. Muscadines do not perform well in low areas that remain saturated after heavy rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a sturdy, permanent trellis and train the vine carefully during its first few growing seasons. Avoid allowing a young vine to carry a heavy crop before its trunk and permanent arms are fully established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature vines should be pruned annually while dormant to maintain fruit production and control excessive growth. In North Florida, major muscadine pruning is generally completed during winter before vigorous spring growth begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatent and Propagation Notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaulk is a patented variety protected by U.S. Plant Patent PP30,014.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsexual propagation by cuttings, layering, grafting, tissue culture, or other methods is prohibited without authorization from the patent owner. Purchase Paulk vines from an authorized or licensed source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Pickup and Limited Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable primarily for local pickup at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited shipping may be available for select smaller plants depending on plant size, season, and current inventory. Please contact us before placing an order that will require shipping. Shipping charges are calculated separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWholesale Availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWholesale quantities may be available for landscapers, garden centers, farms, vineyards, U-pick operations, and commercial growers. Contact us for current sizes, quantities, and wholesale pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Advanced Nursery Growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Nursery Growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1911 McLeod Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhone: (850) 391-2228\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmail: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@advancednurserygrowers.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@advancednurserygrowers.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advanced Nursery Growers","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":44829026910491,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 GALLON","offer_id":50226976784667,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2976\/7239\/products\/Paulk-MUSCADINE.jpg?v=1784908793","url":"https:\/\/www.advancednurserygrowers.com\/products\/paulk-muscadine-vine","provider":"Advanced Nursery Growers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}