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Mr. Fothergills
Cucumber Cornichon de Paris
CUCUMBER (Gherkin) Cornichon de Paris
Cucumis sativus
20 Seeds
Our Parisian Gherkin cucumber seeds are the perfect addition to any vegetable garden. This French heirloom vegetable seed variety, also known as Cornichon de Paris, has been a staple in Parisian markets for generations. It's specifically grown for its small, crisp cucumbers, which are ideal for making traditional pickled gherkins. The plants are highly productive and their fruits are best harvested when they reach around 2.5cm (1 inch) in length.
Parisian Gherkins are firm and crunchy with a classic cucumber flavour. Unlike bigger gherkins, cornichons stay crisp and don't get watery in the middle, so they're perfect for fans of anything pickled. Their petite size also makes them perfect for snacking on raw or adding a gourmet touch to salads and platters. Being a heritage variety, they also bring a piece of gardening tradition to your home.
Order your Parisian Gherkin Cucumber seeds today and enjoy a plentiful crop of crisp, tangy cucumbers through summer and early autumn. Plant them alongside our indoor tomato seeds or bean seeds for some colourful variety in your vegetable garden.
Sow: 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 on 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.
Genus: Cucumber
Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
Cucumis sativus
20 Seeds
Our Parisian Gherkin cucumber seeds are the perfect addition to any vegetable garden. This French heirloom vegetable seed variety, also known as Cornichon de Paris, has been a staple in Parisian markets for generations. It's specifically grown for its small, crisp cucumbers, which are ideal for making traditional pickled gherkins. The plants are highly productive and their fruits are best harvested when they reach around 2.5cm (1 inch) in length.
Parisian Gherkins are firm and crunchy with a classic cucumber flavour. Unlike bigger gherkins, cornichons stay crisp and don't get watery in the middle, so they're perfect for fans of anything pickled. Their petite size also makes them perfect for snacking on raw or adding a gourmet touch to salads and platters. Being a heritage variety, they also bring a piece of gardening tradition to your home.
Order your Parisian Gherkin Cucumber seeds today and enjoy a plentiful crop of crisp, tangy cucumbers through summer and early autumn. Plant them alongside our indoor tomato seeds or bean seeds for some colourful variety in your vegetable garden.
Sow: 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 on 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.
Genus: Cucumber
Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
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