Grapes Timur

The modern viticulturist has a place to roam: the selection today includes several hundred varieties of one of the most ancient crops. Grapes are early and late, table, dessert or technical, unpretentious and capricious, large-fruited and small. As a rule, summer residents prefer the most undemanding and early ripening varieties, which give 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 drawbacks, so it is worth considering Timur in detail.

Description of the Timur grape variety, photos and reviews about it are collected in this article. Here we will talk about the benefits of grapes and how to deal with its shortcomings. Beginning growers will find detailed instructions for growing the Timur variety.

Description

We got grapes by crossing Frumoas Albe and Vostrog. Both “parents” have early maturation and increased resistance to external factors. Timur adopted these positive qualities in full measure: grapes are unpretentious, 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 very beautiful and large clusters, as well as for the excellent taste of its berries. The purpose of the fruits is table.

Description of the Timur grape variety:

• the variety has an early ripening period – the berries become ripe in 105-110 days (the crop can be harvested as early as the end of July);
• the plant is medium-sized, the bushes are compact, not very tall, but they need a large space for normal development;
• the vine is brown, 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 clusters can fully ripen;
• bunches of grapes are very large, densely packed, their average weight is 600 grams;
• the shape of Timur’s clusters is cylindric;
• berries are elongated, oval, painted in amber-green hue;
• 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;
• Timur grape variety has a very recognizable taste – sweet, with a pronounced nutmeg aroma;
• grape yields are 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, therefore they do not need pollinators and turn into large berries of approximately the same size (there are no small “peas” on the clusters);
• the sugar content in fruits is high – up to 25%, and there is very little acid in grapes;
• the variety is resistant to mildew and gray rot, but can be affected by grape mites;
• high frost resistance of Timur is noted – up to -25 degrees this grape can withstand without shelter;
• the variety is distinguished by good marketability – large beautiful clusters look great on shop windows and counters;
• the purpose of the fruit is table or dessert – it is better to feast on Timur fresh, although it makes excellent top-grade raisins

A grower who has planted Timur in his home should know that without proper and sufficient care, this grape practically does not develop. Even bushes planted for decorative purposes must be processed, cut, watered and covered for the winter. And for a good harvest of delicious berries, you will have to work even harder.

Advantages and disadvantages

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

The strong qualities of Timur grapes can be called:

• early terms of its ripening – after 110 days you can get the first portion of the crop;
• very tasty berries with a thin and delicate skin;
• resistance to several diseases dangerous for grapes;
• fairly high frost resistance;
• the possibility of growing almost throughout the country (if there is suitable soil);
• suitability of the crop for transportation and storage;
• high yields with small bush sizes.

Disadvantages of Timur grapes, unfortunately, also exist. The main ones are:

• the modest size of the bushes, which makes winegrowers go to the trick – to plant cuttings to old tall roots;
• the whimsicalness of the variety to the composition of the soil: on moist and dense soils, Timur gives sour berries with a tart peel;
• even with high frost resistance, grapes are recommended to be covered for the winter, since its wood does not tolerate low temperatures.

As seen, the shortcomings are not critical, it is quite possible to deal with them using the right agricultural technology and providing care for the grapes.

Raznovydnost

The usual white Timur has one “younger brother” – Timur Pink grapes. Ukrainian breeders obtained this species by crossing the same Timur and Delight of the Kuban. The result was a fairly high-quality variety, which is also often grown in the vastness of Our Country (although not as often as the white subspecies).

The main difference between the two Timurs lies in the color of their fruits: pink grapes, respectively, give fruits of a rich pink-purple color. This variety has a few more distinctive nuances:

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

It is precisely because of the weak immunity that Pink Timur has not received such distribution as White. Gardeners also note the low yield of the species: very few clusters are tied on a few short shoots. Although the reviews of experienced winegrowers indicate the possibility of increasing fertility with a stock on old roots (grapes take root perfectly on the roots of any variety).

Agrotechnics

Growing Timur is not difficult: 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 contain a lot of sugar and have a pleasant taste, the grower will have to work hard, since the Timur variety is quite demanding on the composition of the soil, pruning and normalization, it needs the prevention of certain diseases and pests.

Planting of grapes

You can start Timur grapes on your own plot in several ways:

• with the help of grafted seedlings;
• grafting cuttings of Timur to 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 to the roots of other, taller and less whimsical varieties. Thanks to this method, you can get rid of the main shortcomings of Timur: the demands on the soil and the diminutiveness of the bush. There will be more fruit shoots, they will be more powerful – the grape harvest will increase significantly.

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 roots, just in the fall, because at this time there is more moisture and nutrients in the soil – the bushes take root better and grow faster.

You need to plant grapes in early spring, until the juice has moved. But the roots of the plant are planted later, when the air temperature stabilizes. 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 shade, 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 pass moisture well.

Important care rules

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

1. Mandatory watering in the periods before the flowering of the vine and in the phase of the formation of berries. If the summer in the region turned out to be dry, you need to irrigate even more often. The lack of moisture leads to a decrease in yield and shrinkage of the berry.
2. It is desirable to mulch the earth around the trunk. For this, sawdust or moss is usually used.
3. It is necessary to prune Timur twice a year, leaving about 10-12 eyes on each shoot. It is also very important to carry out the normalization of bunches: the usual load on a bush is 25-30 eyes. Experienced growers recommend not leaving more than 20 fruit buds on Timur’s bushes – this way the clusters will be much larger.

   

4. 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.
5. 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.

   

6. Every year the bushes are treated with prophylactic agents. Do this before flowering vines and immediately after flowering.

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

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Conclusion

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

More information about this grape and its cultivation is described in the video: