How to Harvest and Store Muscadine Grapes

Muscadine grapes are North American natives that grow primarily in the southeastern United States. They far outperform their European and American cousins there, thriving in a hot, humid climate that makes other grape varieties wilt. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Cloth Blankets
  • Gardening Gloves
  • Empty Wine Bottles
  • Glass Storage Jars
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pick Muscadine grapes by spreading a cloth beneath the plant and shaking the branches gently.

    • 2

      Gather the ripe grapes that fall onto the cloth.

    • 3

      Eat fresh or keep unrefrigerated, but in a cool place, for up to a week.

Tips & Warnings

  • For longer storage, preserve as jellies or jams, or use to make a sweet wine.

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