Cucumber Gherkin Piccolo Di Parigi
Cucumber Gherkin Piccolo Di Parigi. A traditional French Cornichon pickler / gherkin seen in every French market. Huge quantities of tiny crisp spiny skinned cukes are produced from early in the season. Ideal whole / sliced or for pickling. 61 days from germination.
Cultivation Advice Cucumber Gherkin Piccolo Di Parigi
Type: Half-Hardy Annual
Temperature Required: 21-25°c
Time to Germinate: 7-14 Days
Days to Maturity: 60-70 Days
Position/ Light: Full Sun
- Best sown under cover (protected / heated) from Mid spring,
- 3-4 seeds 1in deep in a 3in pot in good compost,
- and thin later to the best one or two plants per clump.
- (These will not germinate in cold / damp conditions, use a propagator or warm draft free windowsill)
- Transplant no later than 3 weeks after seeding as cucumbers have a tap root that can be easily damaged.
- Cucumbers germinate and grow best when summer really gets going,
- and will not appreciate being planted out too early unless protected with fleece.
- To avoid bitterness, keep plants evenly moist at all times.
- Cut fruits regularly to encourage long continuous production.
