Loomis Muscadine Grape Vine – A Classic Southern Variety with Large, Dark Purple Grapes! 🍇🌿

The Loomis Muscadine Grape Vine (Vitis rotundifolia ‘Loomis’) is an exceptional, heirloom muscadine variety treasured for its large, dark purple fruit and rich, robust flavor. Originally cultivated in the southeastern United States, the Loomis Muscadine has gained popularity due to its high sugar content, thick skin, and bold, juicy taste. This variety is a female muscadine, meaning it requires a male muscadine or Scuppernong vine for pollination to produce fruit. With its vigorous growth, disease resistance, and heat tolerance, the Loomis Muscadine is a perfect addition to backyard vineyards, home gardens, or commercial orchards.

🌿 USDA Growing Zones & Chill Hours

• Thrives in USDA Zones 6-9, making it ideal for warm and humid climates.
• Requires approximately 200-400 chill hours for optimal fruit production.

🌸 Pollination & Fruit Production

• Requires Pollination: Must be planted near a male muscadine or Scuppernong vine for proper fruiting.
• Produces large, deep purple muscadine grapes with a sweet, juicy interior.
• Ripens mid to late season, typically from August through September.

🌳 How to Plant & Grow Loomis Muscadine 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 muscadine grapes with a rich, bold sweetness and tart finish.
• Perfect for fresh eating, juices, jams, jellies, and homemade muscadine wines.

🍽️ Delicious Loomis Muscadine Recipes

1. Loomis Muscadine Grape Jam 🍯

• 4 cups fresh Loomis Muscadine grapes
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 packet pectin

Instructions: Remove skins, cook pulp until soft, strain seeds, and blend back with skins. Mix with sugar and lemon juice, then boil with pectin for 2 minutes before canning.

2. Loomis Muscadine Juice 🍹

• 4 cups fresh Loomis Muscadine 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. Homemade Muscadine Wine 🍷

• 6 lbs fresh Loomis Muscadine 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 Loomis Muscadine Grapes today! Order now from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC and enjoy fresh, homegrown muscadine grapes all season long! 🍇🌳