Description
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Cucumis
Species: sativus
Also known as Improved Bourbonne, this dark-green cucumber with firm, thick flesh and inconspicuous seeds is suitable for pickling or slicing. A historic French variety used in the late 1800s to manufacture gherkins (cornichons). Listed in 1892 by James J. H. Gregory of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Can be harvested small for pickling (50 days) or larger for slicing (70 days).
Reproduction: By seed
Pre-treatment: No.
Sowing: In the spring or during the summer, directly in the garden at a depth of about 2-5 cm or in the pot before the last frost.
Germination: Temperature above 18 C, germinates in 3-15 days
Location: Requires light and moderate humidity.
Care: The plant has a shallow root, so regular watering is necessary.
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