Cornichon ‘Vert Petit de Paris’ Seeds, Suttons

Cornichon ‘Vert Petit de Paris’ Seeds, Suttons

This traditional French pickling cucumber is very productive and produces many short, cylindrical fruits. They can be used fresh or pickled by bottling in vinegar for delicious cornichons over a long period.

Growing Information

Sow singly in pots March-May under glass at 18-21°C (64-70°F). Harvest July-September (12-14 weeks maturity). Harvest at ‘finger’ size.

Sowing Information

Sow in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approx. 18-21°C (65-70°F) using a good quality compost. Ideally sow one seed per 7.5cm (3″) pot to save root disturbance when planting out after frost risk has passed. Cover the seeds with 13mm ( 1?2″) sieved compost. Germination 7-10 days. Grow on and plant out 60cm (24″) apart.
Water and feed regularly during periods of dry weather.

Sowing ➞ Cropping: 12-14 weeks

Average Packet Content 10 Seeds

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