Mr. Fothergill’s Cucumber Cornichon de Paris – Classic French Pickling Gherkins

Grow traditional French-style gherkins with Mr. Fothergill’s Cornichon de Paris, a classic variety prized for its small, firm fruits and exceptional crunch. Perfect for pickling, preserving, and gourmet dishes, these cucumbers are best harvested young, delivering authentic flavour and texture ideal for homemade cornichons.

🥒 Key Features

• Authentic French Variety: Ideal for traditional cornichon pickles

• Small, Firm Fruits: Excellent crunch and texture

• Highly Productive: Produces abundant crops throughout summer

• Best Harvested Young: Ensures superior flavour and firmness

• Versatile Use: Perfect for pickling, preserves, and relishes

🌱 Sow & Grow

• Sow Indoors: April–May for transplanting

• Sow Outdoors: May–June once risk of frost has passed

• Growing Position: Full sun in fertile, well-drained soil

• Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants; allow to trail or provide support

• Harvest: From mid-summer onwards; pick frequently while fruits are small to encourage continuous cropping

Perfect for gardeners who love traditional pickling — Cornichon de Paris delivers crisp, flavourful gherkins ideal for classic French preserves. 🥒