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- Days to maturity
- 50–80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Parisian Pickling is the classic French cornichon cucumber, grown for the tiny sour gherkins served with pate and charcuterie, though the fruit is fine eaten fresh as well. Timing is the whole trick with this one: pick the fruit very small at around 50 to 60 days if you want cornichons, or leave it another few weeks, to 70 or 80 days, and use it as a slicer. Gardeners who want true gherkins should walk the row daily, because the fruit passes the cornichon stage fast. You may also see it sold as 'Improved Bourbonne' or 'de Bourbonne'.
Parisian Pickling traits
- French cornichon-style pickling cucumber
- Harvest tiny at 50 to 60 days for gherkins
- Reaches slicing size at 70 to 80 days
- Also fine for fresh use
- Synonyms: 'Improved Bourbonne', 'de Bourbonne'
Good for
- Cornichons and gherkins
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parisian Pickling this page | 50–80 days | — | — |
| A & C Pickling | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Armenian | 50–70 days | — | — |
| Armstrong Early Cluster | 50 days | — | — |
| Calypso | 50–53 days | — | — |
| Carmen | 50–60 days | — | — |
| Carolina | 50 days | — | — |
Parisian Pickling FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Parisian Pickling?
Parisian Pickling is the classic French cornichon cucumber, grown for the tiny sour gherkins served with pate and charcuterie, though the fruit is fine eaten fresh as well. Timing is the whole trick with this one: pick the fruit very small at around 50 to 60 days if you want cornichons, or leave it another few weeks, to 70 or 80 days, and use it as a slicer.
How many days to maturity is Parisian Pickling?
Parisian Pickling is listed at 50–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Parisian Pickling compare with other cucumber varieties?
Parisian Pickling: 50–80 days. Similar cucumber varieties include A & C Pickling (50–55 days), Armenian (50–70 days), Armstrong Early Cluster (50 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Parisian Pickling good for?
Parisian Pickling is grown for cornichons and gherkins, fresh slicing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every cucumber variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Cucumber growing guide
- How to Plant Cucumbers: Spacing, Soil and Putting Up Supports
- Pruning Cucumbers: Removing the Lowest Side Shoots and Topping the Vine
- How Often to Water Cucumbers and When to Feed Them
- Cucumber Growing Calendar: What to Do Through the Season
- Cucumber Diseases and Pests: Keeping Mildew Out of the Crop
- When to Pick Cucumbers and Why They Come Out Curved
- All 241 cucumber varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.