Cucumber Gherkin Piccolo Di Parigi

Description

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

• 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.