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Organic 'Early Russian' Gherkin Cucumber

Name: Organic 'Early Russian' Gherkin Cucumber
Brand: Les jardins de l'écoumène
SKU: ECOU-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Latin name Cucumis sativus

Quantity per packet About 35 seeds

Product information

Bulb
identification

Latin nameCucumis sativus

FamilyCucurbitaceae

CycleAnnual

Bulb typeVegetable

Quantity per packAbout 35 seeds

Product
description

The organic 'Early Russian' gherkin cucumber is an early and generous variety prized for its speed, reliability, and great versatility in the vegetable garden. Highly valued for making homemade pickles, it quickly produces small, dark green, regular, and attractive fruits, perfect for frequent harvests. Its mild, slightly sweet flavor, without noticeable bitterness, makes it equally enjoyable to eat fresh or to preserve. Vigorous yet not invasive when properly managed, it adapts well to both ground cultivation and trellising, making it easy to integrate into vegetable gardens of all sizes. Its yellow flowers attract numerous pollinators, essential for abundant and continuous fruit production throughout the growing season. It thrives in warmth, full sun, and well-drained soil, where it quickly develops healthy and productive vegetation. Its early maturity makes it an excellent choice for gardeners eager to start harvesting early in the season. Growing 'Early Russian' gherkin cucumber means choosing a simple, flavorful, and effective variety that fills both jars and summer baskets.

Garden
placement

Where to plant Pickles, fresh, canned, crudités

Planting
and care

ExposureSun

Planting periodMay to June

Planting depth0.8 to 1.2 in (2 to 3 cm)

Rooting temperature20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)

WateringRegular

Soil typeWell drained

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Bloom periodJuly to August

Harvest50 to 60 days after sowing

Companion plantsCorn, bean, pea

Plants to avoidPotatoes, fennel

Size
and growth

Height12 to 20 in. (30 to 50 cm)

Spread1 to 2 m (3 to 7 ft)

Rooting / establishment5 to 10 days

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