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🥒🇫🇷 Cornichon de Paris Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) – 500 Premium Pickling Seeds

🥒🇫🇷 Cornichon de Paris Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) – 500 Premium Pickling Seeds

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Description:
Cucumis sativus, known as Cornichon de Paris, is a classic French heirloom cucumber variety famous for its small, crisp, and flavorful fruits perfect for traditional pickling and fresh snacking. These miniature cucumbers have a crunchy texture and slightly tart flavor, making them ideal for gourmet pickles, charcuterie boards, and fresh salads.


Usage:
Perfect for pickling, fresh eating, salads, and garnishes. Highly prized for traditional French cornichon-style pickles.


Sowing Time:

  • Sow indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors after soil warms above 15°C (60°F).

  • Germination typically takes 7–10 days.


Soil Requirements:

  • Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter.

  • Soil pH 6.0–7.0 ideal.


Light Requirements:

  • Full sun for best fruit development.


Watering:

  • Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.

  • Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds.


Planting Tips:

  • Space plants 60–90 cm (24–36 inches) apart.

  • Provide trellis or support to keep fruits clean and promote airflow.


Additional Info:
Cornichon de Paris cucumbers are a favorite among pickling enthusiasts and gourmet cooks. Their small size and crisp bite make them a unique addition to any garden or kitchen.


 

 

5 grams or around 500 seeds

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