50 days. F1 Hybrid.
Parisian Gherkin is an excellent mini cucumber and one of a very few organic varieties to win the AAS Vegetable Award. Best picked at the midget or small pickle stage (2 to 4 inches long and roughly 1 to 2 ounces in weight).
Fruits are sweet and crisp. While they make for a delicious and refreshing afternoon snack when eaten raw or sliced, their true claim to fame is how well they hold up during pickling. If you're looking for a gourmet pickle for special occasions or just everyday noshing, you've certainly found it!
Semi-vining plants grow to about 10 or 12 inches in height and set around two dozen fruits per plant. They grow and produce fruits quickly, and are an excellent choice for patio or container growing. Resistant to cucumber mosaic virus, scab, and powdery mildew.
Parisian Gherkin
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 12 Light Requirement: Full Sun Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained Sow Depth: 1/2 inch Plant Spacing: 36 to 60 inches or 12 inches for a trellis Germination Temp: 60°F to 90°F Germination Time: 7 to 14 days Maturation: 50 days Growing Tips
Start cucumbers indoors about 2 weeks before the last spring frost, sowing the seeds 1/2 inch deep in small, individual peat pots. Use a heat mat to keep the soil temperature above 70°F and a humidity dome to ensure the soil stays moist between watering. Germination should occur within 7 to 14 days.
When the danger of frost has passed and the cucumber seedlings have developed their second set of true leaves, plant the seedlings 36 to 60 inches apart (or 12 inches apart if you're using a trellis) in a location with full sun and rich soil. Water frequently and consider applying mulch or straw around the base of the plant to retain moisture in the soil.