Muscadine Grape Triumph

Grow Your Own Fresh Fruit! Very Winter Hardy!

Great for Southern climates! Crunchy Sweet! Developed by the University of Georgia, ‘Triumph’ is a medium to large, pinkish bronze grape that’s sweet with a nice crunch texture and superior flavor. Although ‘Triumph’ was released as a fresh eating variety, we find it to be good for juices and jellies. ‘Triumph Muscadine’ is a mid-season ripening grapevine that will produce more grapes than you’ll know what to do with! Winemakers love this self-pollinating variety because of its robust, juicy flavor.

Vitis rotundifolia, or muscadine, is a grapevine species native to the southeastern and south-central United States from Florida to Delaware, west to eastern Texas and Oklahoma. It has been extensively cultivated since the 16th century. The plants are well adapted to their native warm and humid climate; they need fewer chilling hours than better known varieties and they thrive on summer heat. In a natural setting, muscadines are important plants for improving wildlife habitat by providing cover, browse, and fruit for a wide variety of animals.

The vines are allowed to run as they will the first year and the posting or staking is done the second or third year when you will prune heavily, leaving only 2 or 3 buds on the strongest stem. As it grows you’ll keep only the most vigorous sprout to form the main stem. Shallow cultivation and mulching are beneficial. It is best grown in deep, loamy, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. This grape tolerates a wide range of soil conditions but must have good drainage.

Delicious for fresh eating
Cold hardy
High yields and vigorous

cluster of Muscadine 'Triumph' grapes on the end of a vine

clusters of Muscadine 'Triumph' grapes on a vine hanging on a trellis system

Plant Details +

Botanical	Vitis rotundifolia 'Triumph'
Common Name	Muscadine Grape 'Triumph'
Height	Varies
Spacing	8-10'
Hardiness	Zones 6-10
Exposure	Full sun
Foliage	Green
Fruit	Pink Bronze
Harvest	Late Summer

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: May be planted in any well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant 1-2" deep, make sure 4-5" of the top show above the soil surface and water thoroughly. Fertilize when planting. Best grown in deep, loamy, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including average garden soils, but must have good drainage. Best sited in a location sheltered from winter winds (preferably a southern facing slope) and well removed from frost pockets. Self-pollinating. Grapes need a support system, training, regular spraying and regular pruning to maximize fruit production.

Pests or Diseases: Muscadine grapes are also resistant to pests and diseases, including Pierce's disease, which can destroy other grape species. Muscadine is one of the grape species most resistant to Phylloxera, an insect that can kill the roots of grapevines.