Some key points of shine-muscat grape planting

Shine-Muscat grape has been very active in the table grape market in recent years, especially in Asia. What makes it so hot is not only sweet, but it’s also very tasty, and the flesh is firm and you don’t need to peel it. So they are loved by everyone. It’s even been called “the Hermes of grapes.” So how to grow better shine-muscat grapes, the following points are very important.

1. Suitable Soil
To plant the shine-muscat grape, it is necessary to choose slightly acidic soil with flat ground and thick soil, while fully enjoying the sunshine. The longer the sunshine lasts, the better the grape quality will be.

2. Selection of Seedlings
To grow the shine-muscat grape with high quality and high survival rate, the selection of rootstocks should meet the following points:
a) Not easy to be infected with pests and diseases
b) Fast growth
c) Strong vitality

3. Pruning of Branches and Seaves
a) For the vines to grow more lateral branches, topping treatment is required. Once the topping is done, new side shoots will grow.
b) If the branches and leaves are luxuriant, appropriate flower thinning treatment is required, so as to ensure that the sunlight penetrates and each leaf can fully enjoy the sunlight.
c) Pruning diseased and weak branches to ensure that other branches can harvest more nutrients.

4. Grape Bagging
Bagging need not be introduced too much, it is basically an essential part of table grape growing, mainly for the following five points:
a) Improve the surface of the fruit
b) Reduce fruit pests and diseases
c) To improve the degree of fruit coloring
d) Reduce the number of pesticide applications and pesticide residues
e) Reduce bird hazards

Shine-muscat are usually made in a green paper bag to give the fruit a better color. Use a sprayer to spray the grape bunch before bagging. Completely remove the bacteria left on the fruit ear, reduce the chance of later fruit disease. After spraying, wait for the agent to air dry before bagging.

If you want to prevent pests and diseases in a more comprehensive way, you can soak the mouth of the fruit bag in liquid medicine for about half an hour before bagging and dry it before bagging.

It should be noted that when bagging, do not put the whole ear and stalk into the bag together, and expose 3-5 cm according to the length of the stalk to receive light.

Key Points of Shine-Muscat Grape Planting

The comprehensive qualities such as high appearance, high sweetness, and large fruit grains determine the value of its popularity among fruit farmers and consumers. If you are interested in the shine-muscat grape, you can refer to the above planting tips. Come and try it now!

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Hi Peter, I have had several “shine muscat” grapes. One bunch was from H Mart in the United states, and I’ve had several from china and Hong Kong. I have been very disappointed with them. Most people online have praised these grapes to be the best ever, but although all were large with good texture, some were plain and the best ones were “good” but not worth the title of the best grape ever.

I have heard there are a lot of knock offs- which I’m not clear if it’s the same genetics and different growing methods, or different genetics entirely.

Do you suppose all of the shine muscats on the market now have similar genetics, but different growing methods?

Also, do you know of a reputable source for the vines in the United states?

The ones we get in America are very old. The best I’ve had were on the streets of South Korea. It may just be age that makes them taste different. They hold VERY well refrigerated.

Last i checked, only 2 companies in Japan and South Korea were licensed to grow them but it could have changed now. As far as I’m concerned, it’s not a variety released to the general public.

For top tier grapes and muscadine here in America: Tickled Pink and Oh My from Gurneys have been incredible.

I also bought a random one about 9 years ago that i lost the tags to. No idea what variety but it’s amazing as well. It’s in a 45 gallon pot. Even the crows will risk our dogs to clean them out. I’ve heard a lot of great things about a grape called NY 47616 along with Everest, Jupiter, and Southern Sensation.

It looks like some people on tropical fruit forum actually got a hold of it but no updates since 2022 on it. I would not go too far to get it. There are other super tasty alternatives that are easier to get

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I’m glad to read the suggestion for tickled pink from someone who has had a good shine muscat. As mentioned, the shine muscats I’ve had in the US and china have been disappointing, which I think has to do with the poor growing practices of the unlicensed growers and not necessarily the genetics of the plant (similar to what has happened to honey crisp apples, but someone correct me if that’s just my taste).

I’ll try to get tickled pink instead, as someone else on this forum suggested it too. It’ll be much cheaper and frankly I’ve never had a good shine muscat yet anyway!