Grapes Timur: grape variety
The grape “Timur” was bred at the end of the last century. It quickly gained popularity due to its large fruit size. It is a table variety with white berries. It tolerates frost well and therefore is loved by gardeners of the middle lane.
Variety “Timur”: description of grapes
Grape variety “Timur” – large-fruited and early ripe hybrid
This Russian hybrid was created by crossing the varieties “Delight” and “Frumoas Albe”. He received excellent taste, sugar content is 22% – this is a high indicator. But the acidity is low, only 6-8 g / l.
The main properties of the plant can be described as follows:
- The fruits are large and light. They have a cylindrical shape, pointed downwards or, as such berries are called, nipple-shaped.
- The skin is thin, not felt when eaten. But at the same time, it preserves the integrity of the berries well during transportation or during the rain.
- The pulp is dense, juicy. Gives a tangible nutmeg flavor.
- The bunches are large, loose enough so that the berries do not interfere with each other and do not choke. Average weight – 500 g.
- An early variety, fully ripens within 115 days from the moment the buds appear.
In general, the plant has good vigor and high yields. Up to 3 bunches can develop on one shoot. The quality of the crop improves with age.
The plant is relatively resistant to mildew and powdery mildew, so 2-3 preventive spraying per season will be enough. Often the bush is affected by the itch mite. It appears as red, swollen spots on the leaves. You can get rid of it by spraying the shoots with preparations containing sulfur.
When planting and growing this variety, you need to remember about its following features:
- Cuttings take root well, quickly begin their development, including those with rootstocks. It is grafted into stronger and faster-growing varieties.
- In comparison with other varieties, this plant is undersized. Therefore, you should not plant it next to trees or buildings. It should be open to light and sunlight, this grape loves warmth.
- There are special preferences for the soil. The lighter it is, the better the quality of the harvest, the berries grow sweeter. The most suitable option is sandy soil.
- The plant requires moderate watering, which should be increased during the flowering period.
Sometimes root top dressing can be carried out by dissolving fertilizers in water.
Reviews of gardeners and winegrowers about this variety are mostly positive. It is attractive both for sale and for personal use.