How to Transplant Muscadine Vines

Muscadine vines, whether harvested yourself or received from a nursery, have to be transplanted correctly to ensure their future health and growth. Roots exposed to sun and wind can die within minutes. Muscadine grows well in most Southern states on a single-wire trellising system, but its short, fragile roots make it complicated to transplant. Preparing the soil and planting location before unwrapping the shallow root system is the only way to successfully transplant a vine.

Single-wire trellising system with posts
Muscadine vine with the roots wrapped in damp burlap
Shovel
Topsoil
Watering can
Mulch

Instructions

- 1
  Use a shovel to dig a hole 8 inches deep and 10 inches wide, directly under the single wire and 1 foot from the nearest support post on your trellising system.
- 2
  Grasp the vine at the ground line, which is line that indicates which part of the vine was above ground and which was buried. Position the vine into the hole where you want the vine to grow. Tie the growth portion of the vine to the wire if it is currently long enough.
- 3
  Straighten the roots so they run in one direction and are not crowded in the hole.
- 4
  Place 3 to 4 inches of topsoil in the hole and water it to compact the topsoil on the roots.
- 5
  Add additional topsoil to fill the hole to ground level.
- 6
  Place a light layer of mulch over the planting area to conserve water and keep moisture control.

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