{"product_id":"carlos-muscadine-grape-vitis-rotundifolia-carlos","title":"Carlos Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia 'Carlos')","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eCarlos Muscadine Grape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVitis rotundifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Carlos’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carlos Muscadine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTop Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e A vigorous, self-fertile muscadine grape producing abundant bronze fruit for fresh eating, juice, jelly, and wine.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial Fruiting Vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous vine; allow approximately 20 ft of trellis space per plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-traits\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePlant Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eNative Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Cultivar of a Southeastern U.S. Native Species\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Fruit provides food for birds and other wildlife\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Edible Garden, Trellis, Arbor, Home Orchard\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGrowth Behavior\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Vigorous Climbing Vine\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Summer Growth, Midseason Fruit\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA productive, self-fertile muscadine selected for its abundant bronze grapes and vigorous growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  ‘Carlos’ is a well-established muscadine cultivar producing bronze-colored grapes with the distinctive rich flavor and thick skins characteristic of muscadines. It is particularly valued for juice, jelly, and wine, although the fruit can also be enjoyed fresh.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Unlike female muscadine cultivars that require a compatible pollinator, ‘Carlos’ has self-fertile flowers and can produce fruit when planted on its own. Its vigorous growth makes a sturdy trellis or arbor essential.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌼 Why it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelf-fertile — only one vine is needed for fruit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProductive and vigorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBronze-colored edible fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent for juice, jelly, and wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan also pollinate female muscadine cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWell suited to hot, humid Southern conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🐦 Wildlife value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Muscadine fruit is attractive to birds and other wildlife. Gardeners growing the vine primarily for their own harvest may need to protect ripening fruit from wildlife.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🍇 Edible use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  ‘Carlos’ produces bronze muscadines with a rich, traditional muscadine flavor. The cultivar is especially well known for juice, jelly, preserves, and wine production. Fruit can also be eaten fresh, although the berries are smaller than those of many newer fresh-market cultivars.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Where it thrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Plant in full sun for the best fruit production. Muscadines need a sturdy, permanent support system and enough room for their vigorous vines to develop.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHome orchards and edible gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrong trellises\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArbors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSunny fence lines with appropriate support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to a range of soils but requires good drainage. Avoid locations where water remains standing after heavy rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e✂️ Growth \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Muscadines require annual pruning to maintain productive growth and keep vigorous vines manageable. Train young vines onto a strong trellis or arbor and establish a permanent framework for future fruiting growth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water (establishment note)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Water regularly during establishment. Established vines are relatively resilient, but adequate moisture during fruit development supports better growth and fruit production.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  ‘Carlos’ is self-fertile and does not require a second muscadine cultivar for pollination. Allow plenty of room for growth and provide a sturdy support structure from the beginning.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Order online and select a pickup time at checkout. 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