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 ...

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 ...

North Carolina students could soon be learning about, and tasting, a bit of the state's agricultural history if legislators in Raleigh pass a recently introduced House bill. The legislation would see ...

If you plan on purchasing hundreds of grapevines from a nursery, be aware that most nurseries require a one year in advance order so they have time to propagate them for you. Buying a few vines for a ...

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

Sheri is in a mood to share her joy of cooking with marvelous muscadines. Sheri is in a mood to share her joy of cooking with muscadines. These tangy and tasty native grapes showcase beautifully in ...

LITTLE MOUNTAIN, S.C. — The saying goes, "The darker the berry, the sweeter the juice." But when we're talking about muscadines, the saying should be the hotter the berry, the sweeter the juice. It's ...

The rainy summer has been hard on wine grapes at area vineyards. Hard on "French" wine grapes, that is - muscadine grapes native to the Southeast are thriving. Chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and ...

LITTLE MOUNTAIN, S.C. — The saying goes, "The darker the berry, the sweeter the juice." But when we're talking about muscadines, the saying should be the hotter the berry, the sweeter the juice. It's ...

When I see the ripened bronze color of Muscadine grapes in late summer here in the Cape Fear region, I am generally indulging in a great snack. Beware the seeds, but the juicy, sweet flesh makes me ...

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 ...

Early to mid-summer is the best time to propagate muscadine grapes. Muscadine grapes are native to the southeastern United States. They are tolerant to most insects and diseases and normally can be ...