Timur grapes: variety description, photos, reviews

Content

1 Description
- 1.1 Advantages and disadvantages
- 1.2 Variety
2 Agricultural technology
- 2.1 Planting grapes
- 2.2 Important care rules
3 Review
4 Conclusion

The modern winegrower has plenty of room to roam: the selection today includes several hundred varieties of one of the most ancient crops. Grapes can be early and late, table, dessert or technical, unpretentious and capricious, large-fruited and small. As a rule, summer residents give preference to the most undemanding and early-ripening varieties that produce large and tasty berries. One of these grape varieties is Timur - the fruit of domestic selection. The characteristics of this grape are ambiguous: the variety has many advantages, but there are also significant disadvantages, so it is worth considering Timur in detail.

A description of the Timur grape variety, photos and reviews about it are collected in this article. Here we will talk about the advantages of grapes and ways to combat its disadvantages. Beginning winegrowers will find detailed instructions for growing the Timur variety.

Description

We got the grapes by crossing Frumoas Albe and Vostrog. Both “parents” have early maturation and increased resistance to external factors. Timur adopted these positive qualities to the fullest: the grapes are unpretentious and can be grown in almost any region of the country.

But even this was not the reason for the popularity of the Timur variety; the grapes were loved for their very beautiful and large clusters, as well as for the excellent taste of its berries. The purpose of the fruit is table.

Description of the Timur grape variety:

the variety has early ripening periods - the berries become ripe in 105-110 days (the harvest can be harvested at the end of July);
the plant is of medium height, the bushes are compact, not very tall, but for normal development they need a large space;
the vine is brown in color, the leaves are large, three-lobed, carved;
grapes develop very quickly, so they can be grown for decorative purposes: to decorate arbors, arches, hedges;
the fertility of the Timur variety is high - about 75% of all shoots on the bushes are fruitful;
on each shoot 2-3 bunches can fully ripen;
the grape bunches are very large, densely packed, their average weight is 600 grams;
the shape of Timur's bunches is cylindrical-conical;
the berries are elongated, oval, colored amber-green;
the grapes are quite large - about 6-7 grams;
the peel on the fruit is thin, it does not interfere with enjoying the taste of grapes;
the Timur grape variety has a very recognizable taste - sweet, with a well-defined muscat aroma;
grape yield is high, but only with sufficient care and proper planting;
The Timur variety enters the fruiting phase already in the third year after planting the seedling;
the survival rate of seedlings is high, the rooting rate of cuttings is also high, there are several ways to propagate Timur;
the flowers of this grape are bisexual, so they do not need pollinators and turn into large berries of approximately the same size (there are no small “peas” in the bunches);
The sugar content in the fruits is high - up to 25%, and the acid in the grapes is very low;
the variety is resistant to mildew and gray rot, but can be affected by grape mites;
Timur's high frost resistance is noted - these grapes can withstand up to -25 degrees without shelter;
the variety is distinguished by good marketability - large beautiful clusters look great on display windows and counters;
The purpose of the fruit is table or dessert - it is better to enjoy Timur fresh, although it makes excellent premium raisins

Advice! To significantly increase the yield of the variety, Timur is grafted onto the old roots of another, vigorous grape. This method is quite effective, since the survival rate of cuttings is very high.

A winegrower who has planted Timur should know that without proper and sufficient care, these grapes practically do not develop. Even bushes planted for decorative purposes must be treated, pruned, watered and covered for the winter. And for a good harvest of tasty berries you will have to work even harder.

Advantages and disadvantages

White table grapes have the most important advantage - tasty and large fruits. For this, Timur can be forgiven for all the shortcomings and try to level them out, armed with knowledge about the characteristics of the variety.

The strong qualities of Timur grapes include:

early terms of its ripening - after 110 days you can get the first portion of the harvest;
very tasty berries with thin and delicate skin;
resistance to several diseases dangerous to grapes;
fairly high frost resistance;
the possibility of growing almost throughout the country (subject to the availability of suitable soil);
suitability of the crop for transportation and storage;
high yield with small bush dimensions.

Attention! A distinctive feature of Timur is the crispness of the grape pulp, which has a very beneficial effect on the tasting ratings of the variety.

Timur grapes, unfortunately, also have disadvantages. The main ones:

the modest size of the bushes, which forces winegrowers to resort to a trick - grafting cuttings to old, growing roots;
the variety is capricious to the composition of the soil: on moist and dense soils, Timur produces sour berries with a tart skin;
Even with high frost resistance, it is recommended to cover grapes for the winter, since its wood does not tolerate low temperatures well.

As seen, the shortcomings are not critical, they can be dealt with using the correct agricultural technology and providing the grapes with care.

Important! Timur's berries are very sweet, it is not surprising that he often attracts wasps and other insects. In order not to lose most of the harvest, the winegrower must stock up with traps or protect the bunches with a net.

Variety

The ordinary white Timur has one “younger brother” - the Timur Pink grape. Ukrainian breeders obtained this species by crossing the same Timur and Vostorg Kubansky. The result is a fairly high-quality variety, which is also often grown in the vastness of Russia (although not as often as the white subspecies).

The main difference between the two Timurs is the color of their fruits: pink grapes, accordingly, produce fruits of a rich pink-violet color. This variety has several more distinctive nuances:

the clusters of Pink Timur are even larger than usual - their average weight is 800 grams;
the berries are long, may have a nipple-like shape, and are very large;
the taste of the fruit is sweeter, therefore the berries have a high calorie content;
the peel is denser than that of white Timur, but it is easily chewed and is not considered a drawback;
ripening dates are 12-15 days later - the harvest can be harvested by about the 130th day, that is, in mid-August;
the clusters are loose, cone-shaped (shown in the photo);
the variety is not immune to the grape mite.

Attention! It is extremely difficult to cure a crop from grape mites, so it is necessary to regularly carry out preventive treatments of the bushes.

It was precisely because of his weak immunity that Pink Timur did not become as widespread as White Timur. Gardeners also note the low yield of the species: very few clusters are formed on the few short shoots. Although reviews from experienced winegrowers indicate the possibility of increasing fertility when using rootstocks on old roots (grapes take root well on the roots of any variety).

Agricultural technology

It is not difficult to grow Timur: the grapes take root well, grow quickly, and begin to bear fruit in a couple of years. But in order for the clusters and berries to be large, the fruits to contain a lot of sugar and have a pleasant taste, the winegrower will have to work hard, since the Timur variety is quite demanding in terms of soil composition, pruning and standardization, it needs the prevention of certain diseases and pests.

Planting grapes

There are several ways to grow Timur grapes on your own plot:

using grafted seedlings;
grafting Timur's cuttings onto the roots of other varieties;
growing a bush from branches;
sowing and germination of grape seeds.

The best results are achieved by those who graft cuttings onto the roots of other, taller and less demanding varieties. Thanks to this method, you can get rid of Timur’s main shortcomings: demands on the soil and the diminutiveness of the bush. There will be more fruit shoots, they will be more powerful - the grape yield will increase significantly.

Important! On old roots, Timur grapes will bear fruit a little later - approximately on the 110-125th day. But still the variety will remain early ripening.

It is customary to graft green cuttings and seedlings in the spring to protect them from winter frosts and autumn cold. It is better to plant grapes with their roots in the fall, because at this time there is more moisture and nutrients in the soil - the bushes take root better and grow faster.

Grapes need to be grafted in early spring, before the juice begins to flow. But plants are planted with roots later, when the air temperature has stabilized. The optimal time for planting grape seedlings: from mid-April to mid-July or from the second half of September to the end of October (depending on the climate in the region).

For Timur grapes, you need to find a place where:

there will be no shadow, but there will be protection from the wind;
on the south side of the house or fence;
between other buildings, vigorous plants and Timur, an interval of 3-4 meters will remain;
the soil will be loose, nutritious, and will be able to drain moisture well.

Advice! Between Timur's bushes in a row you need to leave at least a meter, and the row spacing should be at least two meters.

Important care rules

Probably Timur grapes require even more careful care than most other varieties. For normal development and active fruiting, this grape needs the following:

Mandatory watering in the periods before the vines bloom and in the phase of berry formation. If the summer in the region is dry, you need to water even more often.Lack of moisture leads to a decrease in yield and smaller berries.
It is advisable to mulch the ground around the trunk. For this, sawdust or moss is usually used.
Timur needs to be pruned twice a year, leaving about 10-12 eyes on each shoot. It is also very important to standardize the bunches: the usual load on a bush is 25-30 buds. Experienced winegrowers recommend not leaving more than 20 fruit buds on Timur bushes - this way the clusters will be much larger.
Regardless of the size of the bush and its age, the Timur variety must be covered for the winter. The best way is to bend the vine to the ground, when the trunk is tied and laid on sawdust or spruce branches, and then sprinkled with soil or snow.
You need to feed the grapes regularly (at least twice a year). Both mineral and organic fertilizers are suitable for this, but it is advisable not to overdo it with nitrogen.
Every year the bushes are treated with preventative agents. This is done before the vine blooms and immediately after flowering.

These recommendations should not be neglected, because the Timur variety is very sensitive to lack of attention from the winegrower: already limited harvests risk becoming scarce or disappearing altogether.

Review

Igor Nikolaevich

Before buying Timur’s seedlings, I read reviews about him, consulted with a winegrower I knew, prepared a suitable place and soil - that is, I was fully armed. Immediately after planting on its own roots, the seedling quickly began to grow. Already in the second year I cut three small, disheveled bunches - the berries were medium in size, sweet and very tasty. The next summer, Timur pleased with a higher harvest.Its berries were golden-green, oval (look like a Lady's Finger), with a strong nutmeg flavor. Unfortunately, in the fourth winter these grapes froze, although the temperature in our area did not drop below -20 degrees. In the spring I will definitely plant another seedling of this variety, only now I will insulate the trunk.

Conclusion

Timur is an excellent grape for those who want to enjoy a delicious dessert variety. Large bunches and large berries have an attractive presentation, so they sell well. Anyone who decides to grow Timur grapes on their plot must be prepared for the “whims” of this variety, because it needs nutritious soil, a lot of moisture, pruning for fruiting, and shelter for the winter.

More details about this grape and its cultivation are described in the video:

Grapes Timur