Cucumber Vert Petit de Paris plants - Cucumis sativus
Cucumber Vert Petit de Paris plants - Cucumis sativus
Cucumis sativus Vert Petit de Paris
Cucumber
Unfortunately, one has only the stem left and the other only a leaf.
Frédérique B., 06/05/2019
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Description
The Parisian Small Green Gherkin is a hardy and productive variety that produces short cylindrical fruits. It is a vigorous gherkin with a good yield and a very delicate flavour that does not require pruning.
Gherkins and cucumbers belong to the same species, but gherkins are picked prematurely to be pickled in vinegar, accompanied by small onions, peppercorns, and tarragon.
This is a vegetable that can be stored for a long time and is traditionally enjoyed as a condiment in salads or to accompany charcuterie dishes.
Gherkins prefer light, loose, moist, and humus-rich soils. They thrive in sunny locations and temperatures between 18 and 22°C (64.4 and 71.6°F). They are quite water-demanding vegetables that need regular irrigation.
Harvest: Gherkins are harvested 3 to 4 months after sowing and before the fruits reach their final size. Harvesting should be done very regularly, ideally every two days during peak production, as they grow rapidly and won't wait to turn into cucumbers! Furthermore, regular harvesting encourages the formation of new fruits.
Storage: Freshly harvested gherkins can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days before being pickled in vinegar.
Gardener's tip: Like all cucurbits, gherkins can be susceptible to powdery mildew: a white fuzz appears on the leaves. It is advisable to remove heavily affected leaves and spray with wettable sulfur every 2 weeks. In case of a minor attack, you can also treat the plants with skimmed milk diluted at 10 to 20% in rainwater. As a preventive measure, avoid watering the foliage and ensure good ventilation in your greenhouse if the cultivation takes place under cover. A decoction of horsetail can also be applied to strengthen the foliage's resistance.
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Planting:
Planting in open ground is done from mid-May to June, when the soil is sufficiently warmed up and the risk of frost has passed. Space the plants 1m (3ft) apart in all directions if growing flat or 1m (3ft) between rows and 50 cm (20in) within the row if training. Dig a hole, place your plant with the collar level with the ground and cover with fine soil. Firm and water generously.
Cucumber cultivation:
Cucumber is a fairly demanding vegetable, which requires well-fertilised soil. It is advisable to apply mature compost (about 3 kg per m2) preferably in autumn, by scratching to a depth of 5 cm (2in), after having, as for any vegetable crop, thoroughly loosened the soil. It thrives in neutral soils (PH 7) but will also do well in slightly acidic or alkaline soil (PH between 5.5 and 7.5).
Cucumbers can be grown flat, but to save space, don't hesitate to exploit their climbing nature by training them: on a frame covered with wire mesh, inclined at 45 degrees, they will provide beneficial shade for lettuces or even in a tipi to add a touch of whimsy to the vegetable garden.
When the plants are trained vertically, the cultivation is done with a single stem, which is pinched at a height of 2.5 metres (8 feet). When grown flat, pinch above the second leaf to obtain two stems, which will then be pinched above the 4th leaf. The final pruning involves cutting to a leaf above each formed fruit.
Cucumbers go well with corn, but avoid planting them near tomatoes and potatoes.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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