Cucumber Parisian Cornichon

  • Product Code: mid-early
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  • $1.29



Mid- early variety. The growing season from germination to fruiting 45-50 days. The fruit is elongated, large-crested, dark green, 5-10 cm long, weighing 60-80 g, without bitterness, crisp, retains the natural color of greens when salted. It has good taste in fresh form, especially recommended for preservation and salting. The variety is resistant to complex diseases. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Instructions Sowing: Indoors, March-April, for surest results, 0.5cm (¼") deep, on edge, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. When plants have developed 3 or 4 leaves, transplant to 12cm (5”) pots and grow in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 60cm (2') apart, during May-June, into fertile, well-drained soil. Or sow outdoors May-June, for ease, where they are to crop. Sow two seeds per position, 0.5cm (¼") deep, directly into finely-prepared, fertile, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Allow 60cm (2') between rows. When large enough, thin to leave the stronger plant. Harvest: July-October.

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