Climate matters. This page is a practical baseline. Confirm cultivar, local frost/heat conditions, mature size and regional restrictions before planting.
Muscadine Grape — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Vitis rotundifolia |
|---|---|
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 1095–1460 |
| Measured from | Transplant |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 304.8–609.6 |
| Mature height (cm) | 182.9–304.8 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 304.8–609.6 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 7–10 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Low |
| Sowing method | Cutting |
Growing directions
Muscadine grapes are native to the southeastern U.S. and far more heat- and disease-resistant than European or labrusca types. Train to a single trunk with two permanent lateral cordons on a high-wire trellis at 5–6 ft; spur-prune cordons each dormant season to 2–3 bud spurs spaced 4–6 in apart. Many cultivars are not self-fertile, so check pollination requirements before purchasing. Harvest by shaking or hand-picking individual berries when they reach full color and slip easily from the skin.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0