Fry Scuppernong Grape Vine – A Classic Bronze Muscadine with Unmatched Sweetness! 🍇🌿

The Fry Scuppernong Grape Vine (Vitis rotundifolia ‘Fry’) is one of the most popular bronze muscadine varieties due to its exceptionally large, sweet fruit. Developed by the University of Georgia in the 1970s, the Fry Scuppernong quickly became a favorite for Southern vineyards and backyard growers alike. This female muscadine variety requires a male muscadine or scuppernong vine for pollination to produce fruit. With its high sugar content, juicy pulp, and rich golden color, Fry Scuppernong grapes are perfect for fresh eating, homemade juices, preserves, and classic muscadine wines. This variety is disease-resistant, heat-tolerant, and highly productive, making it an excellent choice for any vineyard or backyard garden.

🌿 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 fruiting.

🌸 Pollination & Fruit Production

• Requires a Pollinator: Needs a male muscadine or scuppernong vine to produce fruit.
• Produces large, golden-bronze muscadine grapes with a thick skin and juicy, sweet pulp.
• Ripens mid to late season, typically from August through September.

🌳 How to Plant & Grow Fry 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

1. Prepare the Soil: Enrich with compost or organic matter for improved fertility.
2. Dig a Hole: Twice the width and depth of the root ball.
3. Position the Vine: Place the vine in the hole, ensuring the roots are spread naturally.
4. Backfill & Water: Fill the hole with soil, gently press it down, and water thoroughly.
5. Mulch: Apply Weed Pro Weed Mats or mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
6. 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 an incredibly sweet, rich flavor.
• Perfect for fresh eating, juices, jellies, and classic muscadine wines.

🍽️ Delicious Fry Scuppernong Recipes

1. Fry Scuppernong Grape Jelly 🍯

• 4 cups fresh Fry 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. Fry Scuppernong Grape Juice 🍹

• 4 cups fresh Fry 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 Fry 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 Fry Scuppernong Grapes today! Order now from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC and enjoy fresh, homegrown muscadine grapes all season long! 🍇🌳