Ison muscadine
Yes, Ison muscadine grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for both north and south Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). Self-fruitful per LSU.
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- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 7-10 (general guide for muscadine)
- Pollination
- Female types need a self-fertile vine nearby (LSU)
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North & south Louisiana
- Notes
- Self-fruitful per LSU
- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
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Where to buy
We check nurseries every morning, and none of the ones we track list this variety right now. Check back in bare-root season.
From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other muscadine varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuppernong | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Sugargate | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Supreme | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Darlene | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Hunt | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Topsail | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Higgins | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Sweet Jenny | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
Quick answers
Does Ison muscadine grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for both north and south Louisiana.
How many chill hours does Ison muscadine need?
Self-fruitful per LSU. LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Ison muscadine need a pollinator?
Female types need a self-fertile vine nearby (LSU).
What USDA zones suit Ison muscadine?
Zones 7-10 as a general guide for muscadine.