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Muscadine Plant Spacing

Posted on: August 15th, 2024

Our recommended trellis systems have evolved over the past 50 years. Our first vineyards were planted using the Geneva Double Curtain. Most vineyards that were planted in the 1970’s-mid 1980’s used this trellis. Typical spacing would be 20 ft between plants and row spacing was either 12 or 14 ft apart.  By having multiple arms, […]

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Customer Spotlight

Posted on: November 2nd, 2023

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 […]

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The Vineyards of my Childhood

Posted on: October 11th, 2023

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 […]

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The Old Ison Mule Barn

Posted on: September 21st, 2023

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 […]

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Spraying for Disease and Insects in the Vineyard

Posted on: November 15th, 2019

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 […]

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Opportunity In The Muscadine Industry

Posted on: November 15th, 2019

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 […]

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Muscadine Vineyard Over-Production

Posted on: July 19th, 2018

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 […]

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Vineyard Floor Management

Posted on: June 27th, 2018

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 […]

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Grow The Best Blueberries

Posted on: May 17th, 2018

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 […]

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Spraying for Disease and Insects in the Vineyard

Posted on: May 17th, 2018

  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 […]

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