Cornichon Gherkin Of Paris

Franchi - Cornichon Gherkin Of Paris

Cornichon 'Gherkin of Paris' Seeds: The Crunchy French Pickle

Bring authentic French cornichons to your kitchen with the heirloom 'Gherkin of Paris' (Vert Petit de Paris). This traditional, highly productive gherkin is specifically bred to yield numerous small, short, firm, and crunchy fruits with slightly bumpy skin. They are unrivalled for making classic, tangy cornichons when picked tiny (around $2\text{–}5\text{cm}$) but can also be enjoyed fresh as small slicing cucumbers when left to mature slightly. A highly satisfying summer crop, best grown under protection or in a very sheltered, sunny spot in cooler climates.

• Highly Productive: Each vine produces an abundance of fruit over a long season, provided they are picked regularly.

• Dual-Purpose Harvest: Harvested small for classic pickles or left a little longer for a crisp, fresh mini-cucumber snack.

• Firm, Seedless Texture: Fruits are dense, contain few seeds, and are never watery, giving them superior pickling quality.

• Vigorous Grower: Suitable for climbing up a trellis or cane support, which saves space and keeps the fruits clean and straight.

Gardener's Tip for Prolific Pickling

Pick Daily, Pick Early! For the best, crispiest cornichons, you must harvest the tiny fruits daily, or at least every other day. Picking the gherkins when they are small (around $2.5\text{cm}$) is crucial; allowing them to mature stops the plant from producing new flowers. By maintaining a strict, frequent picking regime, you signal to the plant that it needs to produce more, ensuring a massive, continuous supply right up until the autumn.

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