I grew up with muscadine grapes. I liked them as a kid and still enjoy them today. In my opinion, they are a southern late summer and fall treat. Not everyone shares in my fondness for this native ...

It’s vine time as muscadines and scuppernongs are ripening now. These sour-skinned, but spicy-sweet on the inside native grapes, often referred to as the “Grapes of the South,” are like rutabagas and ...

In a milestone for Florida agriculture, researchers have grown and harvested wine grapes that are resistant to the main ...

Islam El-Sharkawy, PhD is an associate professor at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and is currently researching how grapes can be used to prevent and treat disease. Protiva Das, PhD , ...

Florida's long-dormant dream of a thriving traditional wine industry may finally be within reach. In a major milestone for ...

Muscadine grape season is starting in the Pensacola area, and some farms will let visitors get in on the action through U-Pick fruit farms. Here’s what to know about muscadine season and where to go ...

Florida is home to several native grape species that belong to the genus Vitis. The most common and famous native grape is Vitis rotundifolia, also known as the muscadine grape. Muscadine grapes are ...

Dear Roger: I plan to add another grape vine to my collection this year. Where can I buy good muscadine grapes, and what variety do you suggest? - A caller from Roseboro Dear Caller: One consideration ...

Most of the seeds and skin from grapes used for wine production winds up in waste streams. But scientists have found that the oil extracted from Muscadine grape seeds produces a form of Vitamin E, ...

Muscadines are also known for being hearty grapes, with a tough skin that protects them from many fungal diseases. Bunch grapes are highly susceptible to damage from plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs), ...