Muscadine grape plant named ‘Ga. 5-1-45’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of the muscadine grape plant, Vitis rotundifolia Michx., named ‘Ga. 5-1-45’, which has: early ripening berries, typically beginning in the first week in August in Georgia; black berries; self-fertile flowers; berries with flesh that adheres to the skin (non-slip skin); berries that are firm in texture and with a high soluble solids content; and berries that are large for a self-fertile cultivar.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct muscadine grape plant, substantially as herein illustrated and described, characterized by early ripening berries, typically beginning in the first week in August in Georgia; purple berries; self-fertile flowers; berries with flesh that adheres to the skin (non-slip skin); berries that are firm in texture and with a high soluble solids content; and berries that are large for a self-fertile cultivar.