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Back to buying optionsSouthern Home Muscadine Grape Plant – Vitis rotundifolia Hybrid Live Starter, 3–4 Inches Tall, Bare Root Fruit Vine
Grow your own muscadine grapes with this Southern Home Muscadine starter plant. Developed by the University of Florida, Southern Home is a hybrid muscadine variety known for its attractive oak-shaped foliage and self-fertile, dark black fruit. The grapes are suitable for fresh use, juice, and canning. This vigorous, heat- and humidity-tolerant vine is also valued for its ornamental appearance and can be trained to grow along trellises, fences, or garden arbors. It is a great choice for home gardens in warm climates. This young starter plug measures approximately 3–4 inches tall and ships bare root without a pot.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 Southern Home Muscadine Grape starter plant
✔️ Approximately 3–4 inches tall
✔️ Self-fertile muscadine grape variety
✔️ Shipped bare root without a pot
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Southern Home Muscadine Grape
Botanical Name: Vitis rotundifolia hybrid (Muscadinia rotundifolia)
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting vine
Growth Stage: Young starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: Vines can grow 10–20 feet or longer with support
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast-growing
USDA Zones: 7–9
Container Friendly: Yes, with a large container and sturdy trellis
💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil and provide a strong trellis or arbor for the vine to climb. Water consistently while the plant establishes its roots, then adjust watering according to rainfall and soil moisture. Southern Home is self-fertile, so a second muscadine variety is not required for pollination.
