Cucumber Cornichon de Paris Gherkin Seeds.

A classic French gherkin producing small crisp fruits with firm texture and bright flavour bringing traditional pickling quality to gardens raised beds and containers.

 

Cornichon de Paris is an old favourite known for its steady production of petite crunchy fruits perfect for pickling whole. The flavour is sharp and refreshing with firm flesh that holds its bite in brines and vinegars.

 

Plants grow compact and branching making them ideal for smaller gardens and sheltered outdoor spots while still delivering generous yields through the season

This variety thrives in warm sunny positions and performs well in fertile moisture retentive soil.

 

Regular harvesting encourages continuous fruiting and the small size of the cucumbers makes them quick to mature. The yellow flowers attract pollinators and the tidy growth habit suits trellises canes or low supports.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1 gram

 

Sowing and planting

Sow indoors from March to May

Germination takes approximately seven to ten days at twenty to twenty five degrees Celsius

Grow in fertile well drained soil in full sun or a bright sheltered spot

Height one to one point two metres

Spread forty to sixty centimetres

Harvest from July to September

 

Sowing instructions

Sow seeds on their side into moist compost and cover lightly

Grow on in warm bright conditions then harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost

Support plants with canes or mesh for clean straight fruits

Harvest regularly to encourage continuous cropping

 

Growing and maintenance

Water consistently to maintain even moisture

Feed weekly once fruits begin to form

Pick fruits when small for the best crunch and flavour

Remove lower leaves to improve airflow and reduce disease risk

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect petite gherkins for pickling

Firm crisp texture

Reliable cropping through summer

Compact plants ideal for small gardens

Suitable for containers trellises and sheltered outdoor growing

 

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