Top 10 Muscadine Grape Varieties For Consumer Appeal

Muscadine grapes just might be the best kept secret of the South in the USA. Because of their healthy attributes, UF/IFAS researchers have described muscadines as the next potential “super fruit", full of nutrients and flavor.

58 muscadine grape varieties were evaluated for their fruit quality, nutraceutical, and antimicrobial properties during two growing seasons (2012 vs. 2013) (link to study).

Below is the countdown of the Top 10 muscadine grape varieties with high potential consumer preferences.

10. Sugargate
9. 028-22-5
8. Africa Queen
7. 026-1-2
6. Sweet Jenny
5. Dixie Land
4. Jumbo
3. Fry
2. Later Fry
1. Supreme

References:

Fruit quality, nutraceutical and antimicrobial properties of 58 muscadine grape varieties (Vitis rotundifolia Michx.) grown in United States http://buff.ly/2beXzIL
The Top 10 Muscadine Grape Varieties For Consumer Appeal | Growing Produce http://buff.ly/2bfIhzj
Are Muscadine Grapes The Next ‘Super Fruit’? | Growing Produce http://buff.ly/2bpNjK8

Related reading:

Guide to Muscadine Wine | Wine Folly http://buff.ly/2bFZ6Yg

Muscadine Grapes - A Great Southern Grape Choice, including Florida

From Pepe's Fruit Trees:

The Mighty Muscadine Grape from Jeff Bernhard:



Muscadine grape is high in antioxidants and resveratrol. Be sure to buy a self-pollinating variety. Several are available at WillisOrchards but the shipping is expensive at $19.

Jeff has some great tips how to use netting to protect your fruit protect it from birds: https://youtu.be/1wPmb4mTsME

Here is a video from the YouTube channel EatYourBackyard:



Plants are available for purchase seasonally (spring in Florida) from the local Lowe's stores in Florida: 1-Gallon Muscadine Grape Small Plant (L9519) http://buff.ly/1IZJe8N

Related reading:

How To Grow Muscadine Grapes - The Survival Gardener
http://www.thesurvivalgardener.com/how-to-grow-muscadine-grapes/
Muscadine grape varieties - Growables http://buff.ly/1TSrRB2
Cultivars | Muscadine Grape Breeding Program | Fruits | Commodities at CAES | UGA http://buff.ly/1sRhMYK
HS763/HS100: The Muscadine Grape http://buff.ly/1TSt6A0

How to Grow Grapes in South Florida

How to Grow Grapes by Richard Skinner, Hawkins Corner Nursery 813-752-4938, 3611 James L. Redman Parkway, Plant City, FL USA 33567



Gardener's Hotline Growing Florida Grapes - WDSCTV15. Gary Cox is from Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards which opened its doors in February 1989 in Clermont, Florida and sits on a 127-acre estate in gently rolling countryside.



Related:

Gardener's Hotline Growing Florida Grapes - YouTube http://bit.ly/1xWwObL

Growing Grapes in the Southern Coastal areas

From Jeff Bernhard: "In this episode I provide an update of my young grape vines at my Ranch House. Unfortunately, I had to pull ten 3-year old vines that had Pierce Disease (PD). I explain PD, what causes PD and the vines you do not want to plant if you live in States like Texas, NC, SC Georgia, Florida or LA. The vines that are resistant or tolerant to PD are Muscadines, Blanc Du Bois, Black Spanish, Lomento, Favorito and Victoria Red grape vines. Also, in this episode I film the Glassy Winged Sharp Shooter leaf hopper that transmits the Xylella fastidiosa virus that causes PD. I hope you enjoy this episode, learn a little and choose the right variety of grape vine for your area."



Comments:

"Texas and Florida are the biggest issues for PD. Once the vines are in the ground for a few years, they can produce a ton of fruit. Check out navajopa videos on pruning grape vines. He does a good job explaining proper pruning."

Related reading:

How To Grow Muscadine Grapes - The Survival Gardener
http://www.thesurvivalgardener.com/how-to-grow-muscadine-grapes/

RazzMatazz is a muscadine hybrid grape that blooms and fruits all summer

GurneysSeed: RazzMatazz is a muscadine hybrid, meaning that it demonstrates the hardiness of a muscadine variety but with a sweeter taste, more characteristic of a table grape. RazzMatazz will set blooms and fruit all summer, and it will fruit all along the vine.

World's First Continual Fruiting Grape: After more than 20 years of research and testing, we're proud to bring you this break-through in the world of grapes! Combining the sweet flavor and tender-crisp texture of table grapes with the disease resistance and native hardiness of muscadines, RazzMatazz is the first seedless grape to provide gardeners with true fruiting success without spraying. The first ever continuous fruiting grape, RazzMatazz will set blooms and fruit all summer, so you get to enjoy the rich sweet flavor of these gorgeous deep burgundy grapes midsummer to first frost. Self pollinating. Zones 7-9. PPAF. - See more at: http://www.gurneys.com/product/razzmatazz-wow-fruit-now-potted-grape/grape-vines

Related reading:

How To Grow Muscadine Grapes - The Survival Gardener
http://www.thesurvivalgardener.com/how-to-grow-muscadine-grapes/