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UF Extension demonstrates dormant-season pruning for Muscadine grapevines in Okaloosa County
Summary
Larry Williams of the University of Florida Extension Office in Okaloosa County led a field demonstration in February showing tools, timing and technique for pruning Muscadine grapevines, emphasizing leaving 2–4 buds per fruiting spur, spacing spurs 4–6 inches and pruning during dormancy.
Larry Williams, horticulture agent with the University of Florida Extension Office in Okaloosa County, demonstrated how to prune Muscadine grapevines during a field session in February, covering tools, timing and the cuts that produce fruiting wood.
Williams said the native Muscadine grape requires significant annual pruning while the plant is dormant and recommended doing most pruning in January or February — pruning may begin as early as late December and extend into early March if necessary. “This is a must have,” Williams said, referring to a hand pruner, which he described as the tool most used when pruning a grapevine. He added that loppers are useful for larger…
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