{"product_id":"fothergills-cucumber-gherkin-cornichon-de-paris-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Cucumber Gherkin Cornichon de Paris Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Cucumis sativus 'Cornichon de Paris', a highly esteemed, traditional European heritage cultivar within the Cucumber genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half Hardy Annual, establishing rapidly in spring to yield an abundant, continuous supply of pickling fruits throughout the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Ultimate Pickling Gherkin:\u003c\/b\u003e Bears short, cylindrical, dark green fruits covered in characteristic small prickles or bumps. The flesh is exceptionally crisp and dense with very small seeds, ensuring they retain their legendary crunch when preserved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHighly Productive Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally develops a vigorous, compact vining framework reaching a manageable height or length of 60cm (2ft). It can be allowed to trail across the ground or trained up a short trellis or netting frame to save valuable plot space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExceptional Yields:\u003c\/b\u003e A robust and prolific cropper, this heirloom variety is engineered by nature to continuously pump out fresh flowers and fruits over a long summer season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGourmet French Classic:\u003c\/b\u003e The definitive variety used to make traditional French cornichons, preserved with vinegar, tarragon, mustard seeds, and baby onions to serve alongside rich terrines, charcuterie boards, and sharp cheeses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptimal Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives best in a warm, sheltered, sun-drenched position in full sun, showing excellent performance in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Start seeds early indoors from April to May by sowing individual seeds on their sides 1.5cm deep in small pots of moist compost to protect tender roots. Alternatively, sow directly outdoors in late May or June once all danger of spring frost has safely passed and the soil has warmed. Position in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTraining \u0026amp; Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e If planting out in rows in the vegetable plot, space plants roughly 30–40cm apart. While they can trail on the ground, training them up short stakes, a trellis, or pea netting keeps the gherkins clean, straight, and incredibly easy to spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Gherkins are thirsty plants that require consistent moisture to prevent the fruits from turning bitter. Water regularly and deeply at the base of the plant, keeping the leaves dry. Feed with a high-potash tomato fertilizer every two weeks once the first tiny fruits begin to set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e For the finest texture and true gourmet 'cornichon' status, harvest the gherkins frequently when they are young, firm, and just 2.5–5cm (1–2in) in length. Regular picking is essential, as it stimulates the plant to continuously push out fresh flowers and new fruits until autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57561419219327,"sku":"FTG-47373","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Cucumber_Gherkin_Cornichon_de_Paris_Seeds.jpg?v=1779190746","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-cucumber-gherkin-cornichon-de-paris-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}