By Amy Grant Muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) are indigenous to the Southeastern United States. Native Americans dried the fruit and introduced the early colonists to it. Muscadine grapevine plantings have been cultured for over 400 years for use in wine making, pies and jellies. Let’s learn more about the growing requirements for muscadine grapes. Growing Muscadine Grapes Muscadine grapevine planting should take place in an area of full sun with well-draining soil. For maximum grape production, the vine should be in full sun for most of the day; shaded areas reduce fruit set. Well-draining soil is of paramount importance. Vines may die if they are in standing water for even a short period of time, such as after a heavy rainstorm. Muscadine grape care requires a soil pH of between 5.8 and 6.5. A soil test will help gauge any deficiencies. Dolomitic lime may be incorporated prior to muscadine grapevine
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