tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87539984084645726932024-03-05T02:12:12.456-05:00Ison's Through The GrapevineIson's Nurseryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457325913016776561noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753998408464572693.post-85473121686203178132015-08-03T17:46:00.000-04:002015-08-03T21:08:38.486-04:00Anyone can grow fruit!<br />
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Tamara and I give our friends fruit plants from time to time. We have given olive trees, pomegranates, and blueberry bushes as gifts. My father-in-law is a man who if he wants something will go out and buy it. For his birthday or Christmas we always struggle to find the perfect gift. Over the last couple of years we have hit home runs in being able to give him things he will enjoy and look forward to. The first home run was a customer of ours brought us some homemade moonshine (if you are an ATF agent reading this the evidence has disappeared). When I gave him the mason jar he whirled it around to check for the beads. The more beads the better the moonshine. He smiled and said there are two kinds of moonshine: "the selling kind and the drinking kind, and this is the drinking kind." The next home run was a wonderful pomegranate bush. He was excited about receiving the bush and even more excited when he planted it; he had a couple of pomegranates on the tree the first year. He by no means is an avid gardener or has farmed much his whole life, but with a good hole and a good plant he is a pro.</div>
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We have friends that we have given olive trees to. He is a lawyer and his wife is a school teacher/stay-at-home mom. Their yard is full of the usual azaleas, roses, nandinas, etc., but in the corner next to their children's play set is an Arbequina Olive and an Arbosana Olive tree. About once a month he will text a couple of pictures of the trees with olives on them and say "they are getting bigger." They by no means are master gardener's or have years of experience, but with a good hole and a good plant they are an olive growing machine. </div>
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We also have friends we gave blueberry bushes to. Their yard in the spring is the envy of all that pass by because their yard is full of beautiful white dogwoods. It is an amazing show of white blooms and entices me to plant some in my own yard. I gave them three blueberry bushes that already had fruit on them. He is very precise and waited until he found the perfect place in his yard. He is an outside kind of guy and his wife works in the finance industry. While they by no means are horticulturists, I love to hear the excitement in their voices when they tell me about the fruit they have just eaten or how well their plants are doing.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6vN2tD2yiP2jidZNygl_w2s794m_br6xhA366B3-BlwctNbv5_F755JChd2cbX3Avx45nFhwhQTh3h6NKgY8ejnhqJDTko3Jsbnq7xbq8Jv1FXkQL0qpsRzPJHl3-Zem7ggUU6b0-N0/s1600/539374_3025323634520_1958901847_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6vN2tD2yiP2jidZNygl_w2s794m_br6xhA366B3-BlwctNbv5_F755JChd2cbX3Avx45nFhwhQTh3h6NKgY8ejnhqJDTko3Jsbnq7xbq8Jv1FXkQL0qpsRzPJHl3-Zem7ggUU6b0-N0/s200/539374_3025323634520_1958901847_n.jpg" width="200" /></a>Each year we give some of our friends a bag of fresh muscadines. She is always so excited when she eats them (who can blame her). A bag of muscadines is such a simple gift but she loves them. I think my next plant gift may be some muscadine vines for her and her husband to enjoy. They both are in the medical field, but any given Saturday you can find her husband working outside cutting grass or pulling weeds.</div>
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So what is the message behind this blog? The message is no matter how big or small your yard is, no matter what type of plants you have in your landscape, no matter if you do not know what a shovel is or your hands have never been in the dirt...You my friend can grow fruiting plants.<br />
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What are you waiting for? Give us a call!<br />
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Happy Planting, <br />
Greg Ison<br />
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Ison's Nurseryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457325913016776561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753998408464572693.post-43123755510113181802012-12-04T14:11:00.000-05:002012-12-04T14:11:09.848-05:00Enjoy Muscadines Year Round!<br />
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Muscadines are like Christmas, they only come around once a year. I am excited when they ripen in mid August and I am sad when the harvest is over in mid October. If only there were muscadine flavors available year round, the world would be a better place.</div>
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Well, what if I told you we have many muscadine products available year round. Now you can enjoy this wonderful southern flavor with your favorite meals and we have packaged them in gift boxes that you can mix and match and choose your favorites to share with family and friends this Christmas season.<br />
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<li>Our red and white <strong><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.isons.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=IN&Category_Code=MuscadineProducts" target="_blank">muscadine juice</a></span></strong> contains 100% pure juice, best served chilled and is out of this world. Save a bottle to ring in the new year with. (Our most popular item)</li>
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<li style="border: medium none;">Don't forget to try our <strong><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.isons.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=IN&Category_Code=MuscadineProducts" target="_blank">muscadine syrup</a></span></strong> on your pancakes, we've been told that if I-Hop offered muscadine syrup they would sell more pancakes.<br /></li>
<li>For our grill masters we offer <strong><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.isons.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=IN&Category_Code=MuscadineProducts" target="_blank">muscadine steak sauce</a></span></strong> and <span style="color: blue;"><strong><a href="http://www.isons.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=IN&Category_Code=MuscadineProducts" target="_blank">muscadine bbq sauce</a></strong>,</span> fantastic on steaks, chicken, and pork.<br /> </li>
<li>Our kickin <strong><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.isons.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=IN&Category_Code=MuscadineProducts" target="_blank">muscadine pepper jelly</a></span></strong> is made with jalapeno and bell peppers, it is perfect with cream cheese and crackers or it compliments vegetables very nicely. Great addition to party menus<br /> </li>
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<li>For chips and dip fans we have <strong><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.isons.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=IN&Category_Code=MuscadineProducts" target="_blank">muscadine salsa</a></span></strong>. It is a tomato based salsa with muscadine fruit to enhance the flavor and texture, it is wonderful and is more nutritious than the average salsa.<br /></li>
<li>For salad lovers we offer our <strong><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.isons.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=IN&Category_Code=MuscadineProducts" target="_blank">muscadine vinaigrette</a></span></strong>. It is a combination of muscadines, vinegar, and oil for a healthy alternative to the average salad dressing.</li>
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We are sort of like Blue Belle Ice Cream with our muscadine products, we eat all we can and sell the rest. You don't have to wait until the fall to enjoy the flavors of muscadines, all you have to do is give us a call or order online and we will take care of the rest.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Greg Ison</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.isons.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=IN&Category_Code=MuscadineProducts" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">We offer many Muscadine Gift Boxes<span style="text-align: center;"> perfect for Christmas gifts</span></span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Any fruit left hanging on the vine that was not harvested should be removed. If left on the vine the fruit will rot or mummify (become raisin like) on the vine. This rotting fruit can lead to a build up of disease over the winter and will be present in the spring. If you do not remove the fruit you will have much more disease pressure such as ripe rot or macrophema rot that can affect next years harvest. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Many vines will also have what are called "shot berries", these are grapes that get about as big as a dime and are green and will not ripen on the vine. They are the product of the vine either trying to set a second crop or late blooms being pollinated but do not have enough time allowed for the ripening of the fruit. Any green or shot berries should also be removed this time of year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Do not prune too early.</strong> For years we pruned our vines beginning after the Thanksgiving Holiday. But through trial, error and experience we have found the best time to prune muscadine vines is from mid January to mid March. We have found that a vine that has not been pruned can handle colder temperatures or big swing in temperatures better than a vine that has been pruned. In general we experience our coldest temperatures from late December-January, by pruning later we are giving our plants a better chance of coming through the winter with little or no cold weather damage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>On a planting report</strong> we have a beautiful crop of muscadine vines this year, so if you are thinking about adding a few vines or considering planting some acreage now is a good time to begin getting your orders in. Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount by ordering before November 15th. The all new 2013 Catalog will be available later this week. Check it out or request one to be mailed to you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I hope these tips will ensure that you have an abundant crop for 2013.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Happy Planting & Keep Growing!</span><br />
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Ison's Nurseryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457325913016776561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753998408464572693.post-30269006704998466342012-11-11T17:28:00.001-05:002012-11-11T17:28:15.893-05:00Pomegranates - An Ison's Fall Favorite<div style="text-align: right;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCiGqMwrC_la72QC6XLagUSFcpLTXpMXdfGL9Ra_7LZOjKyVGkWHJLqvLBvyDdtsCQ5sJrh9VxTNUvDODmvH2bR4o0Guc_MNAz8MzDeM2HUT266aSqFBBCUS0Evj16QQbBUcWJwMx-qM/s1600/Pomegrante+and+seeds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCiGqMwrC_la72QC6XLagUSFcpLTXpMXdfGL9Ra_7LZOjKyVGkWHJLqvLBvyDdtsCQ5sJrh9VxTNUvDODmvH2bR4o0Guc_MNAz8MzDeM2HUT266aSqFBBCUS0Evj16QQbBUcWJwMx-qM/s320/Pomegrante+and+seeds.jpg" style="cursor: move;" unselectable="on" width="320" /></a>One sure way to know that the "Fall" has arrived is by the appearance of pomegranates. The pomegranate is native from Iran to the Himalayas in northern India and has been cultivated since ancient times. The fruit was used in many ways as it is today and is mentioned as far back as the Old Testament in the Bible. One of its best characteristics is that it is relatively low maintenance for home gardeners. There are very few insects or diseases that affect the pomegranate and essentially can be grown organically.<br />
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Pomegranates are both self pollinated and cross pollinated by insects, wind plays little or no role in pollination. Even though they are characterized as self-fertile, cross pollination by another variety has increased yields as much as 60%.<br />
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Pomegranates prefer an alkaline soil on loamy ground. If you have more clay soil you can add peat moss or other soil conditioners to loosen the area and allow for the spreading of roots once new root growth begins.<br />
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Fertilize twice a year, once in mid April and again in mid June, 1/2 lb of 10-10-10 in a 15 inch circle around the trunk.<br />
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Lastly not only are pomegranates fun to grow they are also good for you. Studies have shown that pomegranates can be effective in reducing heart disease, blood pressure, inhibit viral infections, and are high in antioxidants.<br />
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Our pomegranate trees will make a nice addition to any landscape and we recommend adding this historic fruit to your garden.<br />
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Ison's Nurseryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457325913016776561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753998408464572693.post-21429399570409357632012-10-24T14:43:00.000-04:002012-10-30T16:21:23.489-04:00The Easiest Fruiting Plants To Grow In Your Home GardenWhen it comes to growing fruiting plants many gardeners can be either intimidated or out of their comfort zone. The biggest challenge for the home gardener usually comes down to pruning and summer maintenance of fruiting plants. I have compiled a list of cultivars that I believe are the easiest for the home Gardener in terms of pruning, spraying, and low maintenance.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Blueberries:</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8f5V-ab_4mpSSwSMnFIGrdGsiMcUxjovLGxc0foD9jC_i5RHaFboeY7AzLumyLJY7oYJfMOO-7zcFUl48iEHJQimRnSCkV0WE46IV9qBmxfg2bBYO0vOsVTHsAmPQUdXwXMoUfZR0eVw/s1600/Purple+Fig+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8f5V-ab_4mpSSwSMnFIGrdGsiMcUxjovLGxc0foD9jC_i5RHaFboeY7AzLumyLJY7oYJfMOO-7zcFUl48iEHJQimRnSCkV0WE46IV9qBmxfg2bBYO0vOsVTHsAmPQUdXwXMoUfZR0eVw/s200/Purple+Fig+2.jpg" width="200" /></a>Figs are a traditional southern fruit that is easy to grow.Fig trees (bushes) have little to no disease or insect issues. Fig trees can grow as tall as 10-12 ft tall with a 10-12 ft spread. The home gardener can control the height by cutting the tops out of the tree which will lead to more lateral branching. Figs are tolerant of most soil types but grow best in a deep clay loam soil. Figs like a pH in the 6's and a heavy layer of mulch. Figs produce best with little or no pruning, however branch thinning is recommended to prevent the accumulation of dense unproductive twig growth. Figs ripen in late summer/early fall and are a beautiful addition to your landscape. Figs are self fruitful.<br />
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Olives:</span></b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0YzQI_IZjvL_ES20fO_WJKfjjkG92zOXn9eaaCKTwoxzUshuhP3qpzCLiBvYshHIPcAtPRuZzDFHjbVpL0SI_Nftt7LFAOJJwjLZK32pPkDp_x5sCY-v825c8GiCYmnv-aakbyfBzn_Y/s1600/black+olives1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0YzQI_IZjvL_ES20fO_WJKfjjkG92zOXn9eaaCKTwoxzUshuhP3qpzCLiBvYshHIPcAtPRuZzDFHjbVpL0SI_Nftt7LFAOJJwjLZK32pPkDp_x5sCY-v825c8GiCYmnv-aakbyfBzn_Y/s200/black+olives1.JPG" width="200" /></a>Olives are one of the oldest cultivated fruits and steeped in history. There are little or no disease or insect issues on the plant. They will grow to a height over 20 ft but most are kept pruned to a height of 8 to 10 ft. They can grow in any light soil, including clay if well drained. Olive trees prefer a hot summer and a milder winter, if the winter temperatures drop below 14 degrees Fahrenheit the tree may incur some winter injury. Olive trees are drought tolerant and can live and produce olives for decades if properly pruned. Olives ripen in the fall and early winter. The fruit must be cured before consumption.<br />
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Jujube's are commonly called the Chinese date. It is an exotic fruit that grows well in most areas of the South. They have little or no disease or insect issues. Jujubes are a nice landscape fruit however most varieties have a few thorns on the tree. Jujubes are adapted to a wide range of soil types and prefer a pH in the 6's. When eaten fresh the jujube is like a sweet, dry apple. The fruit is about the size of a date and are best eaten when the fruit is half green. Jujubes ripen in the fall.<br />
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In my opinion these are the best options for growers who want to grow fruit organically and have little disease or insect issues. All of these selections will add beauty and interest to any garden and will only require minimal maintenance. We hope you have room in your landscape to add one of these great cultivars to your garden. <br />
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<i>Keep Growing,</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">With our strawberry plugs, you simply plant in October and the arrival of fresh, sweet berries begin the following spring. Now that I hopefully have your attention, I would like to go over the details of successfully planting strawberry plugs and the care they require.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">It needs to get plenty of sunshine and is weed free. Strawberry plants will grow well in many different soil types; we recommend that the soil has good drainage. If the soil does not drain well then the plants should be planted on raised beds. Strawberries also like organic matter (manure, compost, or peat moss) that has a ph in the 6.5 range. We recommend at least 5% of the soil be composted with peat moss or compost. Once the location is prepared, you are ready to start planting your strawberry plugs. Space your plugs 12-18 inches apart in the row; optimal row spacing is 3-4 ft. Set the plants in the row with the root ball facing straight down. The middle of the crown should be level with the soil line. Soil should be well watered after planting to set the plants in the ground but try not to water the plugs directly. After the soil has been watered properly the soil line should be level with the bottom of the crown on the plant.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The easiest method to control weeds is called plasticulture. Place black plastic over the raised beds and plant the strawberry plugs through holes punched in the top of the plastic. This will improve weed control from growing around your strawberry plants, help conserver soil moisture, and keep the fruit clean. You may also choose to cultivate around your plants, keeping them free of weeds and this method would not require the use of plastic</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fertilizer is used to maintain soil fertility and maximize plant growth and fruit production. We recommend using 1/2 lb of 10-10-10 fertilizer per 100 square feet to be worked into the soil prior to planting your plugs. We also offer a specialized water soluable strawberry fertilizer.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Strawberries are perennial plants that must survive the weather conditions throughout the winter to survive. Mulching strawberry plants help prevent quick freezing and thawing which can affect plant survival. Mulch maintains a large volume of dead air spaces, which help insulate the plants through cooler temperatures. The best mulching materials to use are wheat straw or hay. You should mulch the plants in mid to late November when the plants have started to go dormant. We need to obtain a 2 inch layer to provide adequate protection; the mulch should stay on the plants until the tops of the crowns put out new growth in the Spring.</span></span></div>
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<strong><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Advantages of planting Strawberry Plugs</span></u></strong><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Plugs do not have to be planted immediately; they can be kept in the trays until you are ready to plant</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Average loss rate of plugs is 1 to 2% compared to 15-20% for bare root plants</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Plugs have an intact root ball so they are easier to plant</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Plugs establish more quickly minimizing transplant shock</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Best of all, you plant in the fall and harvest in the spring</span></li>
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Ison's Nurseryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457325913016776561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753998408464572693.post-65193507674000357462012-07-31T17:38:00.000-04:002012-07-31T17:38:24.722-04:00Muscadines, The Last Frontier<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Being a business owner I am always looking for the next big thing or new ways to market or merchandise products. I recently visited a new clothing store in Griffin that is selling clothing lines that up to this point have only been recognized on southern college campuses. Southern Tide, Southern Marsh, and Vineyard Vines clothing lines occupied most of the store. I thought it was brilliant that the business owner was introducing high quality clothes that most people were unaware of the brands. I mean really, who wants to go to a backyard cook out and everyone is wearing either Columbia or Polo shirts. <br />
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I know everyone is waiting for my angle so here it comes. Did you know that muscadine fruit is only available once a year? Did you know that the fruit is only offered in grocery store chains mainly in the southeast, roughly there are about 12 states that offer the fruit and usually not on a consistent basis? Everyone is looking for the next big thing, an uncovered gem or unlimited marketing capabilities. <br />
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Muscadines give the opportunity to introduce a new product to a new target area with little or no competition and it offers health benefits to its consumers. This whole time I have been looking for the next big thing and it has been surrounding me this whole time.<br />
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A ten acre planting of muscadines would require about two thousand plants. 2000 vines x 50 pounds per plant would equal 100,000 lbs of fruit. 100,000 lbs of fruit would fill about 100,000 clam shells x $2.00/lb would gross revenue about $200,000 for a 10 acre planting. I have not even mentioned the possiblilty of shipping fruit to our Canadian friends to the north or our Latino friends to the south.<br />
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I often ask myself why has no one ventured out and grabbed this opportunity. Potential road blocks could be that people outside of the south do not know what muscadines are, logistics or if growers can sell all they can grow in the south why sell to other areas.<br />
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We have been active in marketing our vines in all the states that can successfully grow muscadines. I look forward to the time where our fellow Nebraskans or Arizonians go to there local grocer and see muscadines on the shelves. I only hope someone can send me the video of the expression and the results of the moment when they pop the muscadine in their mouth and the juice runs down their chin. <br />
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Now that the world is discovering just how healthy muscadines are for you their popularity has soared and we are still at the very beginning. Do a little research on-line and google muscadine health. You will be amazed. Dr. Oz even featured muscadine juice recently as a way to fight cancer on one of his shows. <br />
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So if you have just a little bit of land - there is tremendous opportunity with this amazing southern fruit. <br />
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Food for Thought,<br />
Greg Ison<br />
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One of the ways we are "green" is the use of our drip irrigation systems. Drip irrigation is a low flow, low pressure watering system that drips water right to the root zone of our plants. When we water with a hose or overhead sprinklers we are wasting water either by runoff or watering weeds or other undesired plants. Drip irrigation can provide optimum moisture levels in the soil at all times, resulting in less water lost to the sun and wind. With drip irrigation, water is not wasted on non growth areas, and the root zone is maintained at a steady moisture level. </div>
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We recommend using drip on new or established planting to ensure healthy plants, larger fruit, increased yields, and earlier production.<br />
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Yesterday before I left work I turned on a single valve and was able to water 2 acres of peaches, 1 acre of blueberry, and a 1/2 acre of blackberries with our drip system. Not only was I being green with the conservation of water, I was able to get home and enjoy time with the ones who mean the most to me. I think I may wear a green shirt to work tomorrow. </div>
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Save money and lower your water usage.<br />
Give us a call with any drip irrigation questions. We will be happy to assist in the layout of your drip system.<br />
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Advantages and Benefits of Drip Irrigation System</div>
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Do you make sure your gas tank is not on <strong>"E"</strong> before you make a trip to work, shopping, or vacation? One of the first things I do when I get into my vehicle is to make sure I have enough gas to get where I need to go. Fuel is what keeps us going on the road, if we run out of fuel we are going to be stuck. <br />
<br />Plants and trees are the same way, if they do not have adequate fertilizer releasing to their root zones the growth is going to get stuck and the plant is not going to grow to its potential. <br />
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Customers tell me all the time that they were told not to fertilize the first year or that they just did not realize that it was necessary. I have never understood the logic of "do not fertilize the first year so the plants can get established" to me it is a huge mistake not to encourage as much growth the first year as possible. <br />
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The first year of planting we want to encourage as much vegetative growth as possible to establish the framework or the branching of the plant. <br />
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<li>On <strong>fruit trees</strong> if we can encourage 6-7 feet of growth it allows us to choose the branches we wish to keep, develop the scaffold of the tree, and be that much closer to production. </li>
<li>On <strong>grapes</strong> it allows us to have the vine reach the top of the wire and extend down the wire and be that much closer to production. </li>
<li>On <strong>berries</strong> it allows us to push the primocanes and to be that much closer to production. The first year we can be the most aggressive because the plants are not of fruit bearing age, so all of the nutrients the plants receive will go strictly to the growth of the plant.</li>
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1 lb 10-10-10 April 1st, 1 cup calcium nitrate June 1st, 1 lb 10-10-10 July 15th<br />
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1/4 lb 10-10-10 April 1st, 1/4 calcium nitrate June 1st, 1/4 10-10-10 July 15th<br />
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1/4 10-10-10 April 1st, June 1st, and August 1st<br />
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1/4 lb 12-10-10 or 10-10-10 April 1st, May 1st, June 1st, and July 1st<br />
1/4 lb Calcium Nitrate April 15, May 15th, June 15th, and July 15th<br />
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Follow these recommended guide lines to ensure your plants get where they need to go.<br />
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I am thankful for our customers and the orders that they place with our company. I am thankful to our customers for referring our nursery to your friends and families. We are proud to be your source for muscadines, fruit trees, nut trees, and berry plants.<br />
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<strong>Our family and employees wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.</strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Greg Ison</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8FtwyPtA2bT9ORdW3FLG7JfSsZ4GXXtZglaP5-M4nYekkbbSOL4cUVBGt9_tAGxLXhMsAk1oS0WJFzGGmhFbQpT3O1fJ31at4EaEC-R706OUHaoQq_BlJsrfV0NU1ItH-g2iJIJBhbp8/s1600/happy-thanksgiving+2010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8FtwyPtA2bT9ORdW3FLG7JfSsZ4GXXtZglaP5-M4nYekkbbSOL4cUVBGt9_tAGxLXhMsAk1oS0WJFzGGmhFbQpT3O1fJ31at4EaEC-R706OUHaoQq_BlJsrfV0NU1ItH-g2iJIJBhbp8/s320/happy-thanksgiving+2010.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Any fruit left hanging on the vine that will not be harvested should be removed. If left on the vine the fruit will rot or mummify (become raisin like) on the vine. This rotting fruit can lead to a build up of disease over the winter and will be present in the spring. If you do not remove the fruit you will have much more disease pressure such as ripe rot or macrophema rot that can affect next years harvest. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Many vines will also have what are called "shot berries", these are grapes that get about as big as a dime and are green and will not ripen on the vine. They are the product of the vine either trying to set a second crop or late blooms being pollinated but do not have enough time allowed for the ripening of the fruit. Any green or shot berries should also be removed this time of year.</span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">3. This is a great time of year to apply pre-emergent herbicides if you choose. Simazine can be used this time of year for control of annual broadleaf weeds and some annual grasses. By applying a fall pre-emergent herbicide it will lower the amount of weeds the following spring. Always follow labeling instructions prior to application.</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6XuXAoHEEDSOyTBGWNlhaLp4ea95v1ON5Y26U5NQuJBSXmb1zHhDrA18-DNFq_cUa1hC19ObnKz0yNAHeaC3-SU2dcV1aoixkq1snUOjCqN0uE55HjOfbgCjD1xt5XpDDvy630GSOSQ/s1600/harvestdone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6XuXAoHEEDSOyTBGWNlhaLp4ea95v1ON5Y26U5NQuJBSXmb1zHhDrA18-DNFq_cUa1hC19ObnKz0yNAHeaC3-SU2dcV1aoixkq1snUOjCqN0uE55HjOfbgCjD1xt5XpDDvy630GSOSQ/s320/harvestdone.jpg" width="320" /></a>Fall is my favorite time of year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mainly because I am a muscadine man (always have been) and September is the prime month of harvest of my beloved grape. They say Christmas only comes around once a year and the same can be said of muscadines, there is nothing I look more forward to than eating the first grape of the season and the saddest is eating the last one for the harvest season. Fall is also another time of year where the persimmons, apples, jujubes, pears, and pomegranates grace our presence with their arrival.. The coolness of the mornings, the gradual leaf color change, and the sound of college campuses fill the air with the arrival of Fall</div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5utZ30cpx4BJ6-QtQR_f1Jcy6jTzRsGHuPDLnHSeKAjf1zecpbXAPXbJgIkjtrRkcVHZ_GR1tb0jFE0biJGan8MI8QuxMasKUPJg7rDtCfylIXxhyQYiD4B3Tf-K6SbA6F8evx-OvjcQ/s1600/apple_collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5utZ30cpx4BJ6-QtQR_f1Jcy6jTzRsGHuPDLnHSeKAjf1zecpbXAPXbJgIkjtrRkcVHZ_GR1tb0jFE0biJGan8MI8QuxMasKUPJg7rDtCfylIXxhyQYiD4B3Tf-K6SbA6F8evx-OvjcQ/s200/apple_collage.jpg" width="165" /></a>Fall is also an ideal time to begin the planning of your next yard or orchard project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The location is the first thing to consider. Remember that most fruit trees and plants thrive in areas that receive full sun. If you do not have an area that gets full sun you can still plant just try to find an area that gets as much sun as possible and preferably the morning and mid afternoon sun. The plants and trees will still bring fruit, it may just not be as abundantly as a full sun location<span style="mso-tab-count: 5;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 14;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The second planning step is to check your soil ph. Most fruit plants and trees like a ph in the 6.0-6.8 range except for blueberry bushes which like a more alkaline soil with a ph range from 4.5-5.2. You can readily test your soil with a soil kit or more accurately take a sample to your county extension sevice for a complete analysis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The most important thing to consider is that it takes 3-4 months to begin raising or lowering your ph, however you may go ahead and plant you just want to make sure the ph level is correct by the time the plant or tree reaches fruit bearing age.<span style="mso-tab-count: 5;"> </span><br />
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 5;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 5;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOl4HwARVs22T7pniVscoRTwpvmjal3wYZkPiZ2uFpE_QbO4XdcjxI4WMxk71ItvMwV4TK84H2i2PYgIXBarhY9QEFstfvYvM90-SvQJcG4T71KecG1Kny3YdEjKRlamkz4QodX8GARf0/s1600/plum+cherry+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="115" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOl4HwARVs22T7pniVscoRTwpvmjal3wYZkPiZ2uFpE_QbO4XdcjxI4WMxk71ItvMwV4TK84H2i2PYgIXBarhY9QEFstfvYvM90-SvQJcG4T71KecG1Kny3YdEjKRlamkz4QodX8GARf0/s320/plum+cherry+collage.jpg" width="320" /></a>The third planning step is to amend the soil if necessary. Soil ranges anywhere from a hard clay to a sandy soil which should be amended prior to planting, We offer the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">soil perfector </i>soil amendment that permanently improves the soil, promotes deep roots, and improves heavy clay soils and dry sandy soils by adding aeration and moisture retention. If your soil is in good shape simple adding some potting mix or peat moss in the planting hole should work sufficiently.<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 5;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKEfJCb_ZOSCQbud6CScSVliNeGwe2ktQlprnM3WRffShtJ-lwK5iSbCwT-0hmTR8rk4VH9oe-ZqvmJkCntpi79dMPRzAQwgTNGI2-Qde96TKPR5rX00jC5R8ghRDT5QPMFUVOy8VkhM/s1600/medium_fruit-trees-planting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKEfJCb_ZOSCQbud6CScSVliNeGwe2ktQlprnM3WRffShtJ-lwK5iSbCwT-0hmTR8rk4VH9oe-ZqvmJkCntpi79dMPRzAQwgTNGI2-Qde96TKPR5rX00jC5R8ghRDT5QPMFUVOy8VkhM/s200/medium_fruit-trees-planting.jpg" width="143" /></a></div>The fourth step and most important is the hole preparation. My father use to tell me not to be a ten dollar tree in a ten cent hole. Of course with inflation prices have gone up but the saying holds true. The hole is the foundation for that plant the rest of its life, and getting the plant off to a good healthy start begins with the shovel.<span style="mso-tab-count: 6;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 10;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg48ZmPzSfeFLPWltp4eKLw_Sb3w5VlGUDvojWJH-EqHaRe43u6uuYDfVh2LYNewCZI-9TZMH00HURuLVU_VUEmX5O0Zy6AmUb4mBEAFLHwyllWKy7KZnKXvEEYAlVU9w9dta2qM_ijlR4/s1600/pear_collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg48ZmPzSfeFLPWltp4eKLw_Sb3w5VlGUDvojWJH-EqHaRe43u6uuYDfVh2LYNewCZI-9TZMH00HURuLVU_VUEmX5O0Zy6AmUb4mBEAFLHwyllWKy7KZnKXvEEYAlVU9w9dta2qM_ijlR4/s200/pear_collage.jpg" width="200" /></a>I hope that these planning steps get you excited for the upcoming planting season. With the fall and winter ahead of us it gives us the opportunity for a new planting with the anticipation of bud break and spring blooms to follow. As always if you need any assistance choosing the perfect plant for your location give us a call we will be happy to assist with all of your<span style="mso-tab-count: 15;"> planting needs. </span><br />
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<strong>Greg Ison</strong><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Ison's Nurseryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457325913016776561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753998408464572693.post-38676692554728314462011-08-03T12:03:00.008-04:002011-08-03T19:51:35.372-04:00Heat, Humidity & the Muscadine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXYFO-c7LfJPok0y-4WBFC2pVtAQymP1MMGgZr-nGxCntS4AbDSmgJCq5nBKFMtfR7VSF1zMlhSCr2MFmkDAQllMNIz1TdGmtuuD8b1pkP-OUfvdpq_vCP-gdt_xCC7i9j383lStQ5pE/s1600/vineyard.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636677627482787154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXYFO-c7LfJPok0y-4WBFC2pVtAQymP1MMGgZr-nGxCntS4AbDSmgJCq5nBKFMtfR7VSF1zMlhSCr2MFmkDAQllMNIz1TdGmtuuD8b1pkP-OUfvdpq_vCP-gdt_xCC7i9j383lStQ5pE/s200/vineyard.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">This current growing season has been as extreme as I can remember in years past. As cold as we were this winter, we have been just as hot this summer. Our excessive heat began in early May and lasted until the 3rd week in June before we received any kind of break in the temperatures.</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">We had 26 straight days of 90 + temperatures, weather we normally do not see until mid July through August. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">So what does this mean for muscadines? The ideal weather for muscadines in the bloom period is warm days and some what dry, when temperatures are cooler, excessive cloud cover, or rainy days the pollen does not transfer as well from bloom to bloom. This year we went to the extreme of excessive dry weather with exceptional heat, so these conditions leads to blooms drying up on the vine before pollination occurs thus leading to below average or poor fruit set. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Unfortunately even with drip irrigation when weather conditions are this severe there is not a lot one can do to prevent the blooms from burning up or the lack of pollination. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">On vines that are 4 years old and older the water requirements during the year go up as the the temperatures go up.<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">In April 8-10 gallons per week,</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">May and June 12-18 gallons per week, </span><span style="font-size:85%;">July and August 18-26 gallons per week, </span><span style="font-size:85%;">September 12-18 gallons per week,</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">October 8-10 gallons per week,</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">November (if warm and dry) 6-8 gallons of water.</span> <span style="font-size:85%;"><br />We would like to hear how your grape crop is this year.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Greg Ison</span>Ison's Nurseryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180658024582374731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753998408464572693.post-8155250897011358862011-08-02T23:57:00.001-04:002011-08-02T23:57:19.316-04:00The Muscadine Grape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2PwpnvQy7wYi-ao4OsTxGtHvsLhv-YGpyxS9l1EYe-FVErz7pMkVJn_n8GkleG5dHRLF9xsCZc1UAxF7Y0iXbRBio2bl7hajy-EPnVFtTClVBsTUzB8zB5Us5dIP7PuDYBJySbpLZOU/s1600/DSC_grapes8966e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong>To get things started on this blog, here is a bit of history on the muscadine grape.</strong></span><br />
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Muscadine grapes are native to the southeastern United States. Muscadines ripen from late July through mid October. They will often be on the vine until the first fall frost comes. They are large, thick-skinned and seeded grapes that grow in small, loose clusters and are often harvested as individual berries. They can be bronze, red or black in color. And they are sooooo delicious! A true southern treat. Georgia is the largest grower of muscadines with about 1200 acres in production. North Carolina is a close second.</span> <br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong>The History of the Muscadine</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Muscadines, known as American wild grapes, are native to the Southeastern United States, and thus well adapted to the warm, humid conditions of the region. The muscadine grape was discovered in America in 1584 by the early English explorer, Sir Walter Raleigh. Later a golden bronze colored muscadine was found along the Scuppernong river in North Carolina and thus was named "scuppernong." Through the years, these wonderful tasting grapes, have developed numerous nicknames such as bullis, southern grapes and swamp grapes.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Though long a favorite of southerners for their sweet, fruity taste (muscadines make a delicious, nutritious snack straight from nature), recent research reveals that muscadines contain high levels of resveratrol. Resveratrol is one of the compounds in red wine which is believed to help reduce the risk of abnormal cells and heart disease. Muscadines are high in vitamin C and ellagic acid. Muscadines also contain potassium, vitamin B, and trace minerals.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Though they still grow wild, most of today's muscadines and scuppernongs are grown in commercial vineyards. Harvest season is typically August through mid-October.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The History of the Muscadine Name</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMiXnvwpmFbAH_-Rk9FRzq4RrvbZ5a7HhoTMGBO1iJD4VRCJzq0LSYRgbkL4fPLsKM3x3f3pJeGNSozvYyHsm_mTLXSu2RJhwOuZXwdnekijJJmvedZrZeVOwR7-gXnu7jKB0TVrSdGw/s1600/Darlene1_sm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMiXnvwpmFbAH_-Rk9FRzq4RrvbZ5a7HhoTMGBO1iJD4VRCJzq0LSYRgbkL4fPLsKM3x3f3pJeGNSozvYyHsm_mTLXSu2RJhwOuZXwdnekijJJmvedZrZeVOwR7-gXnu7jKB0TVrSdGw/s200/Darlene1_sm.jpg" t$="true" width="200" /></a></div><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Where did the name muscadine originate? When the early settlers arrived in America, they were familiar with the Muscat grape, which is a French grape that is used in making muscatel wine. And the word muscat derives from the Latin muscus, which describes the smell of a male musk deer. The early settlers called the sweet, musk-scented wild grapes that they found here by the same name as the sweet grapes they had known in Europe, and that eventually became muscadine.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Is it a Muscadine or a Scuppernong?</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">One of the most common questions we are asked is….What is the difference between a muscadine and a scuppernong ? Many people in fact consider any bronze muscadine to be a “scuppernong” But this is actually not true.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How to Eat a Muscadine </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To eat a muscadine, place the grape with the stem scar facing upward in your mouth and squeeze or bite the grape. The pulp and juice will burst through the thick skin into your mouth. The skin can then be removed from your mouth and discarded and the seeds can then also be discarded or simply swallowed. Many love to eat the skin as well.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>Ison's Nurseryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457325913016776561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753998408464572693.post-34312769632759963082011-08-02T23:49:00.010-04:002011-08-04T21:46:25.935-04:00WelcomeWelcome to the all new Ison's Nursery Blog. This will be a great way for us to share news, information, growing tips and special offers with you. We have been growing muscadines for many many years, In fact, we are told that we are the largest growers of muscadines in the world.<br /><br /><br />Thanks for visiting!<br />Greg, Darlene and JanetIson's Nurseryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457325913016776561noreply@blogger.com0