Dixie Scuppernong Grape Vine – A Sweet & Juicy Southern Favorite! 🍇🌿

The Dixie Scuppernong Grape Vine (Vitis rotundifolia ‘Dixie’) is a high-yielding, bronze-colored muscadine grape variety cherished for its exceptionally sweet flavor and firm texture. Originating in the southeastern United States, the Scuppernong grape is the oldest known muscadine variety, cultivated for centuries due to its rich taste, disease resistance, and heat tolerance. The Dixie Scuppernong is a self-fertile variety, making it ideal for home gardeners and commercial growers alike. With its delicious honey-like sweetness and juicy pulp, this grape is perfect for fresh eating, homemade jams, juices, and classic Southern wines.

🌿 USDA Growing Zones & Chill Hours

Thrives in USDA Zones 7-9, making it perfect for warm and humid climates.
Requires approximately 200-400 chill hours for optimal fruit production.

🌸 Pollination & Fruit Production

Self-Pollinating: Produces fruit on its own but benefits from cross-pollination for increased yield.
Produces medium to large, golden-bronze grapes with a thick skin and juicy, sweet pulp.
Ripens mid to late season, typically from August through September.

🌳 How to Plant & Grow Dixie Scuppernong Grapes

📍 Best Planting Location

Full Sun: Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best fruit production.
Well-Draining Soil: Prefers rich, slightly acidic to neutral soil with good drainage.
Spacing: Plant vines 12-15 feet apart along a trellis or arbor.

🌱 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions

Prepare the Soil: Enrich with compost or organic matter for improved fertility.
Dig a Hole: Twice the width and depth of the root ball.
Position the Vine: Place the vine in the hole, ensuring the roots are spread naturally.
Backfill & Water: Fill the hole with soil, gently press it down, and water thoroughly.
Mulch: Apply Weed Pro Weed Mats or mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Support: Train vines onto a trellis, arbor, or vineyard system for optimal growth.

🌿 Ongoing Care & Maintenance

💧 Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during fruiting season.
✂️ Pruning: Prune vines annually in late winter to remove old growth and encourage new fruiting canes.
🍂 Fertilizing: Use Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Packs for steady nutrients and strong root development.
🛡️ Protection: Use Max Growth Vineyard Shelters to shield young vines from harsh weather and pests.

🍇 Fruit Ripening Time, Taste & Uses

Ripens August through September, producing a late-summer harvest.
Produces large, juicy, golden-bronze grapes with a sweet, honey-like flavor.
Perfect for fresh eating, juices, jellies, and classic muscadine wines.

🍽️ Delicious Dixie Scuppernong Recipes

1. Dixie Scuppernong Grape Jelly 🍯

4 cups fresh Dixie Scuppernong grapes
2 cups sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 packet pectin

Instructions: Mash grapes, mix with sugar and lemon juice. Heat on medium, stirring frequently. Add pectin and boil for 2 minutes. Pour into sterilized jars and store.

2. Dixie Scuppernong Grape Juice 🍹

4 cups fresh Dixie Scuppernong grapes
4 cups water
¼ cup sugar (optional)

Instructions: Blend grapes with water, strain mixture to remove seeds and skins, and chill before serving.

3. Classic Scuppernong Wine 🍷

6 lbs fresh Dixie Scuppernong grapes
5 cups sugar
1 gallon water
1 packet wine yeast

Instructions: Crush grapes and place in a fermentation vessel. Add sugar and water, then sprinkle yeast on top. Allow fermentation for two weeks, then strain and bottle. Age for at least 6 months.

🌿 Essential Products for Maximum Growth

✅ Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Packs – Encourages strong root development and high fruit yields.
✅ Soil Moist Transplant Mix – Helps retain moisture and prevent transplant stress.
✅ Max Growth Vineyard Shelters – Protects young plants from pests and weather damage.
✅ Weed Pro Weed Mats – Prevents weeds from competing for nutrients and moisture.

🛒 Why Buy from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC?

✅ Large Selection – Find the best muscadine grape varieties for your vineyard.
✅ Highest Quality – Healthy, well-rooted plants guaranteed to thrive.
✅ Fastest Shipping – Delivered fresh and ready to plant.
✅ Free One-Year Plantsurance Guarantee – Receive store credit if your plant doesn’t survive.

🌿 Grow your own Dixie Scuppernong Grapes today! Order now from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC and enjoy fresh, homegrown muscadine grapes all season long! 🍇🌳