Sugargate muscadine
Yes, Sugargate muscadine grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for both north and south Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). Female (self-unfruitful) 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
- Female (self-unfruitful) per LSU
- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
Will it get enough chill at my place? →
Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Wells Nursery Sugargate Black Muscadine | $24.95 | standard | In stock | View |
| Edible Landscaping Sugargate Grape | $8.00 | 2 inch 8 sizes, $8.00–$75.00 | Sold out | View |
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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 |
| 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 |
| Black Fry | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
Quick answers
Does Sugargate 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 Sugargate muscadine need?
Female (self-unfruitful) per LSU. LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Sugargate muscadine need a pollinator?
Female types need a self-fertile vine nearby (LSU).
What USDA zones suit Sugargate muscadine?
Zones 7-10 as a general guide for muscadine.
Where can I buy Sugargate muscadine?
We found it at 2 online nurseries on our last check, 1 with it in stock, from $24.95. See the price table above.