{"product_id":"merlot-european-black-grape","title":"Merlot European Black Grape","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMerlot European Black Grape — Wine Grape Vine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark wine-grape variety often used for softer red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing in Laguna Beach and South Orange County\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sunny well-drained position and careful seasonal pruning support harvests. Plant in well-drained soil with abundant light, and establish with deep, appropriate drip irrigation. Near the coast, fog and marine influence can affect ripening and fungal disease pressure; inland gardens may need more heat protection and water management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrellising, pruning and pollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a sturdy arbor or trellis before the vine becomes large. Grapevines generally have self-fertile flowers, so a second cultivar is usually unnecessary. Annual dormant pruning, summer canopy management, and monitoring for powdery mildew help maintain productive vines. Pruning method varies by cultivar and training system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVine height, age, crop load, ripening season and seed characteristics depend on the named variety and actual nursery stock. Vines may be dormant and leafless in winter. We confirm available container sizes and plant condition before payment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReserve a grape vine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur online order is a reservation request, not a guarantee of nursery stock. Delivery, trellising, planting, soil improvements and irrigation installation are priced separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Featured image is a representative purple grape photograph, not verified as Merlot European Black Grape and not a photograph of the exact available vine.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earth People Landcare","offers":[{"title":"5 gallon","offer_id":48205853360182,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2901\/8934\/files\/earth-people-purple-grapes-representative_a62db3cf-4fbc-453e-a40e-92a840118a01.jpg?v=1792477115","url":"https:\/\/earthpeoplelandcare.com\/products\/merlot-european-black-grape","provider":"Earth People LandCare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}