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Mr. Fothergill's - Cucumber Seeds - Gherkin Cornichon de Paris
Mr. Fothergill's - Cucumber Seeds - (Gherkin) Cornichon de Paris
An outdoor variety that produces large crops of small, sweet cucumbers, perfect for pickling
£2.49
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5011775019635
Mr Fothergills Gherkin Cucumber Seeds - Cornichon de Paris Variety
Cornichon de Paris is a French heirloom outdoor cucumber variety that produces large numbers of small & crunchy 'cornichons' also known as Gherkins with a sweet flavour, perfect for pickling. For the best flavour these cucumbers should be harvested when up to 5cm long.
Sow indoors between March-April or outdoors between May-June & they will typically be ready to Harvest between July-October.
Key Information:
- Avg. 20 seeds per pack
- Outdoor variety
- Sweet & crunchy mini cucumbers with few seeds
- Source of vitamins C & A
- Ideal for pickling
Advice & Tips:
- Sow indoors in small pots & water well
- Keep in the warmth - a temperature of 21-24°C is ideal & keep moist
- Seedlings usually appear within 7-14 days
- When plants have developed 3-4 leaves transplant into 12cm pots & grow on in cooler conditions
- Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions before planting out
- Pinch out growing tips when 6 leaves have formed to encourage side shoots
- Sow outdoors into finely prepared soil allowing 60cm between rows
- Harvest when fruits are between 2.5-5cm long for sweetest flavour
Useful Information:
| When to sow | Indoors: March - April Outdoors: May - June |
| Where to use | Pots & Vegetable Gardens |
| When to Harvest: | July - October |
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