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Isis Black is another great self-fertile Muscadine. It is the least cold hardy of the varieties we offer and its planting should be restricted to coastal areas of Florida, Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana. Freezing weather severely damages Isis and it usually does not recover like other Muscadines. Isis has near 19% sugar, has good fruit yield and ripens uniformly in fairly large clusters. It is an early to mid-season Muscadine with good flavor and the average weight for each grape is near 8 grams. It is the best pollinator for all of the black grapes. Muscadine grapes are native to the southern United States where they are grown both commercially and in the home garden. Unlike northern grapes, fruits are produced in small clusters or singularly on the vine. There may be a little as 3- 10 grapes per cluster. Muscadines are generally more resistant to disease than bunch grapes. They are also categorized by their color: black (dark purple) or bronze. Harvested Muscadines should be kept as close to freezing as possible to ensure their freshness. If temperatures are kept to 33F degree, they can sometimes last 1 month after harvest. At only 2 days at room temperature, they will begin to mold. The vines are fast growing, but do not reach the height or width that northern bunch grapes do. Maximum height is usually 10 12 feet tall and 10 12 feet wide. Every February as much as of the total length of the vines should be pruned to encourage strong new growth on which flowers and fruits will form. Applications of 2-10-10 Bloom Booster fertilizer should be given in early November and again on February 1st. Muscadines need to be sprayed with Liquid Copper Fungicide during the warm, humid months of the year. |
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