The Sterling Muscadine Grape Vine is a delicious fruit that grows naturally in warm climates. It's grown in zones 7-10 and can reach up to 20 feet in length.
Sterling Muscadine Grape Vine
The Sterling Muscadine Grape Vine (Vitis rotundifolia 'Sterling') is a self-pollinating cultivar that is known for its high yields, excellent cold hardiness, and resistance to disease. It produces medium-to-large bronze grapes with a sweet flavor. Sterling grapes are typically ripe in mid-season (late July to early August in the Southeast).
Sterling Muscadine Grape Vine
Sterling grape vines are vigorous growers and can reach up to 20 feet tall and wide. They are relatively low-maintenance plants, but they do require full sun and well-drained soil. Sterling vines are also moderately drought tolerant once established.
To care for a Sterling grape vine, simply water it regularly, especially during the first growing season. Fertilize your vine once a month with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. You may also want to prune your vine in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood, and to train the vine to grow on a trellis or other support structure.
Sterling muscadine grapes are a versatile fruit that can be enjoyed fresh, made into juice or jelly, or used in winemaking. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Here are some of the benefits of growing a Sterling Muscadine Grape Vine:
- It is a self-pollinating cultivar that produces high yields.
- It is resistant to disease and has excellent cold hardiness.
- It produces medium-to-large bronze grapes with a sweet flavor.
- Sterling grape vines are relatively low-maintenance and moderately drought tolerant.
- Sterling muscadine grapes are versatile and can be enjoyed fresh, made into juice or jelly, or used in winemaking.
If you are looking for a delicious and productive grape vine to add to your garden, the Sterling Muscadine is a great choice.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 7-10
Mature Height: | 10 to 12 Feet |
Sunlight: | Full Sun |
Mature width: | 10 to 12 Feet |
Botanical Name: | Vitis rotundifolia 'Tara' |
Harvest Time | July-August |
Year to Bear | Can Fruitthe 1st Year! |