Female varieties in general produce larger and sweeter fruit. Female varieties must be planted within 50’ of a self-fertile variety for cross pollination to occur. Female Muscadine vines average 50-60 lbs. of fruit per plant.
Self-fertile varieties in general produce higher fruit yields. They are self-pollinating which means they will pollinate themselves and any female muscadine vines within 50’. We recommend planting at least 1 self-fertile for every 3 female vines. Self-fertile muscadine vines average 60-80 lbs. of fruit per plant although some varieties will produce even more.