Sometimes called scuppernongs, muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) occur naturally across the southeastern United States. ... Although best started by layering, you can also start growing muscadine grapes in your backyard from fresh seeds if they are scarified and chilled for several months.

Muscadine grapes are easily propagated by seed, but will not grow true from seed. ... Set the clean muscadine grape seeds onto a paper towel to dry overnight. The muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia) is a fruit-producing vine that is indigenous to areas throughout the Southeastern United States.

Muscadine grape seeds contain over 100 powerful phenolic compounds that are used to support healthy hearts, joints, blood sugar, brain function, cell function, immunity and sexual function, and address a wide range of issues such as headaches, anti-aging, fatigue, menopause and more.

While they may not be the tastiest, they're harmless for most people to eat. If you choose not to spit them out, it's OK to chew and swallow them. In fact, ground up grape seeds are used to make grape seed oil and grape seed extract, which have become popular health foods.. . . . .364011234946!]0000000000000009783314146173!]