Almost Prime Picking Time for Muscadine Grapes in Arkansas

Have you ever had muscadine wine? There are country songs written about muscadine. Hiking the wooded forest in Arkansas you're most likely to run across the wild muscadine vines that grow about this time every year producing some rather large grapes.

Prime Picking Time

September and October are prime picking times for these wonders of nature that produce a sweet musky taste. They are easy to spot because of their thicker skins that produce larger seeds, unlike the grocery store grapes that taste more like a plums. Muscadine grapes are considered the oldest cultivated grapes in America, according to Fun in Arkansas, harvested by native Indians some 400 years ago. The grapes are also a great source of fiber and contain antioxidants for cleansing the body naturally.

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Locally Produced in Arkansas

Since 1972, the Muscadine grape has been commercially produced and used for making homemade jams, jellies, and wine. It's worth a trip to Post Familie Vineyards in Altus, the wine capital of Arkansas, or Wiederkehr Wine Cellars because they use muscadine in their wines.

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There are 21 wineries in Arkansas and there is even a wine country trail in Arkansas that will take you on a journey to some of the best wineries and vineyards in the state. See a complete guide here.

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U- Pick Muscadines

If you want to pick your own muscadine grapes, Muscadine Farm in Hot Springs the purple muscadine, and the sweet bronze are available for $10 per gallon. Make sure you call ahead for picking times, buckets and bags are provided. The farm opens on August 31, from 9 AM to 7 PM, and is open through Labor Day.

State Grape of Arkansas

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Do you know the state grape of Arkansas is the Cynthiana? A native grape that was named the official grape in 2009 by the Arkansas General Assembly.

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