Q: When is the best time to fertilize a mature muscadine grape vine? What product should I use? Answer: The fertilizer recommendation for mature muscadine grapes is to begin around April 7th with a ...

I grew up with muscadine grapes. I liked them as a kid and still enjoy them today. In my opinion, they are a southern late summer and fall treat. Not everyone shares in my fondness for this native ...

Late summer to early fall is muscadine season in the South. Muscadines (Vitis rotundifolia) are a native grape and are known to have been cultivated by American Indians for hundreds of years. They are ...

Spring will be here before you know it, and we are all looking forward to getting busy in our fields and gardens. This year you might want to consider starting a backyard vineyard or a small 1- to ...

Florida is home to several native grape species that belong to the genus Vitis. The most common and famous native grape is Vitis rotundifolia, also known as the muscadine grape. Muscadine grapes are ...

Muscadine grapes are native to Georgia, giving the state the lead when it comes to production of the wine making grape, experts say. That makes Georgia the right place to be for something a little ...

As a rule, muscadines are very vigorous vines that require annual pruning to restrict growth and encourage yearly bearing. Be aware that the wounds may “bleed” or exude sap when pruning. The sap ...

You can’t travel far in Northeastern North Carolina without passing a home with muscadine grapes growing in the backyard. Many of those vines we see have been growing for decades and the care of them ...

It’s a chore to prune muscadine grapes, but it definitely pays off in the long run. That is especially true if you like picking and eating big berries in the summer, or having homemade jelly with your ...

Q: I found some muscadines growing wild in the woods. Do you think I could transplant the vine into my garden and successfully grow grapes? Answer: Muscadine grapes are native to the Southern states ...