Southern Home Muscadine Hybrid Super Sweet Grape Plant

The Southern Home Muscadine is a University of Florida hybrid grape, a cross between traditional bunch and muscadine varieties, bearing medium-sized purple-black grapes with a firm texture and a sweet-tart flavor. Its distinctive oak-shaped foliage makes the vine an ornamental standout on a trellis or fence.

At a glance

• Variety: Southern Home (bunch x muscadine hybrid, University of Florida)
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Regular; well-drained soil
• Fruit: Medium, round, deep purple-black grapes
• Foliage: Finely cut, oak-like green leaves
• Growth habit: Climbing vine for trellis or fence
• Type: Edible and ornamental grape vine

Best for

• Home gardens and backyard vineyards
• Training on trellises, fences, and arbors
• Ornamental foliage and seasonal interest
• Fresh eating and juice
• Jams, preserves, and recipes

How to grow

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil and provide a trellis or fence for the vine to climb. Water regularly while it establishes, and let the finely cut foliage drape over your support for an ornamental canopy.

Flavor profile

The deep purple-black grapes are firm with a balanced sweet-tart taste, versatile enough for fresh eating, fresh-squeezed juice, and a range of recipes.

About Everglades Farm

Everglades Farm is a Florida nursery offering healthy, productive grape vines for home gardens.

Made by Everglades Farm, based in Homestead, Florida.