{"product_id":"grape-southern-home-vitis-rotundifolia-x-vitis-vinifera","title":"Grape Plant 'Southern Home' (Vitis rotundifolia x Vitis vinifera)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eA Flavorful Southern Hybrid with Beauty, Strength, and Sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eSouthern Home Grape\u003c\/strong\u003e plant is a stunning and delicious hybrid that perfectly blends the \u003cstrong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"506\"\u003etropical toughness of native muscadines\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eVitis rotundifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eclassic flavor and cluster form of European grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eVitis vinifera\u003c\/em\u003e). Developed by the University of Florida, this grape vine plant is as ornamental as it is productive—featuring glossy, deeply lobed leaves that resemble a fig or maple, fragrant blooms, and clusters of deep purple-black grapes with rich, sweet flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eUnlike traditional muscadines, Southern Home produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"936\"\u003elarger, looser clusters\u003c\/strong\u003e of grapes that are easier to harvest and enjoy fresh, straight off the vine. The fruit has the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003ebold sweetness of a muscadine with the balanced complexity of a table grape\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for snacking, juicing, or winemaking. And since it’s adapted for Southern heat, humidity, and pests, this variety thrives where many other grapes struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Culinary Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eMuscadines are the original Southern grape—native to the Southeast and cherished for centuries by Indigenous peoples and settlers for their intense sweetness and resilience. The Southern Home hybrid honors that legacy by combining the strength of native genetics with the refined flavor of European grapes. Today, it’s one of the most successful Southern grape varieties for home gardens and local vineyards alike. The fruit’s antioxidant-rich skins and natural sweetness make it perfect for juice, jam, jelly, or homemade wine—and even the leaves can be used for traditional stuffed grape dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eWhy Grow Southern Home Grape?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eHybrid of muscadine and European grape—beautiful, hardy, and productive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003eSweet, flavorful grapes with complex table grape flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eUnique lobed leaves and purple-black clusters make it highly ornamental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003eExcellent disease resistance and heat tolerance for the South\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003ePerfect for fresh eating, wine, juice, and preserves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":45734632128708,"sku":"C1-GRA-SOU-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large Nursery Pot","offer_id":45734632161476,"sku":"GRA-SOU-XL","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/5971\/6548\/files\/Grape-Plant-Southern-Home-Vitis-rotundifolia-x-Vitis-vinifera-Tampa-Home-Garden-Store-37386191044804.png?v=1772481084","url":"https:\/\/shop.soil911.com\/products\/grape-southern-home-vitis-rotundifolia-x-vitis-vinifera","provider":"Tampa Home \u0026 Garden Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}