Shane & Kim HowellOwner: Kinfolk Farm of Georgia, Woodberry, GA Kinfolk Farm of Georgia offers: We are Shane and Kim from Kinfolk Farm in Woodbury, GA. Growing up we found a love for Muscadines. Every September, we would go to a vineyard in Conyers, GA and pick gallons of them to eat. Seven years ago […]

By Pamela Ison Duke I am the least visible of the Ison siblings. The second born of the four who grew up amongst the vineyards of Brooks Georgia. Those tender years of childhood are full of vivid and rich memories. Driving through row after row of vines, sitting on the side of the tractor as […]

by Darlene Ison-Evans What do you see when you look at the “Ole Mule Barn” in the pictures? I know, it’s just an old barn….   When I look at it, I see a dream, I see a young farmer with a vision, I see hope for a bright future. As he considered where to […]

The primary diseases that affect muscadines are Black Rot, Ripe Rot, and Powdery Mildew. The primary insects are Japanese Beatles, Aphids, and leafhoppers. When managing the vineyard we should think preventive versus reactive, it is easier to prevent diseases and insects versus reacting to disease pressure and insect pressure. Follow these guidelines to ensure healthy […]

The following are where I see opportunities for growers to take advantage of the increasing demand for the muscadine grape. Most of the larger vineyard operations with acreage over 30 acres are focusing on the wholesale distribution of clamshell containers in national chains. The clamshell holds about a pound of fruit and allows growers to make more […]

Are your vines producing too much fruit, yes there is such a thing. On ideal bloom conditions or on some varieties of muscadines the vines can over crop or over produce themselves. In my opinion I believe the ideal fruit load is around 60 pounds per vine, if your vine has more fruit than this […]

The vineyard floor consists of the area that is on the ground directly under the main arm of the vine and has a width of about 24 inches. Muscadines have shallow roots that are typically 8-12 inches below ground level and run parallel to the top wire about 5 feet on either side of the […]

Blueberries are one of the easiest fruiting crops to grow, but a little local knowledge can allow you to grow the best blueberries ever. Follow these recommendation to allow your blueberry plants to flourish. 1. Blueberries like a low ph, 4.2-4.6 is the best ph level for the plants. If your soil has not been […]

  The primary diseases that affect muscadines are Black Rot, Ripe Rot, and Powdery Mildew. The primary insects are Japanese Beatles, Aphids, and leaf-hoppers. When managing the vineyard we should think preventive versus reactive, it is easier to prevent diseases and insects versus reacting to disease pressure and insect pressure.   Follow these guidelines to ensure healthy vines and high quality fruit.   1. We […]

The Harvest Has Began We started picking muscadines this morning much like we have for the last 83 years. For the most part things have not changed much, we still hand pick all the fruit and we always hope for the best and pick the rest. The varieties that are ripening first are the Early […]