{"product_id":"parisian-gherkin-f1-cucumber-seeds","title":"Parisian Gherkin F1 AAS Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2015 Regional AAS Winner — The Ultimate Pickling Gherkin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eParisian Gherkin F1 is one of the rare varieties available as both an organic seed and an All-America Selections winner. This productive F1 hybrid delivers compact, bumpy gherkin-sized cucumbers in just 50 days — perfect for pickling, fresh eating, and salads. Developed by Terra Organics and recognized as a 2015 Regional AAS winner, it brings exceptional disease resistance and prolific yields to any garden setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love Parisian Gherkin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAAS Award Winner\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2015 Regional All-America Selections recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e — Excellent for pickling, processing, preserving, and fresh salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, and Scab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile growing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thrives in garden plots, raised beds, containers (with support), fields, and greenhouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO, F1 hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e — Consistent performance season after season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Parisian Gherkin F1 Cucumber\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 1–2 weeks after your last frost date, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart with rows 48 inches wide. Choose a full-sun location with rich, well-draining soil (pH 6.0–6.8). While cucumbers can sprawl along the ground, a trellis promotes airflow and healthier growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a monoecious variety, Parisian Gherkin produces both male and female flowers. Insect or hand pollination is required for fruit set. Consistent watering is essential — cucumbers are mostly water and irregular moisture leads to misshapen fruit. Soil testing helps prevent over-fertilization; excess nitrogen can reduce fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting Parisian Gherkin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest while fruits are still mini or small for best pickling quality. Frequent harvesting while young encourages continued production — allowing cucumbers to over-mature will reduce overall yields. Use harvesting shears or pruning scissors to cut fruits cleanly from the vine; avoid pulling to prevent plant damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSeed \u0026amp; Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches | Plant Width: 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact vining — trellis recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–85°F | Growing Temp: 64–86°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual — Zones 2–12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCucumber Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pickling (monoecious)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, Scab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO, F1 Hybrid, Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"2g \/~60+ seeds","offer_id":44267171479686,"sku":"TLM\/B2-60-93-924-29","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658526169_5fmg.jpg?v=1770129987","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/parisian-gherkin-f1-cucumber-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}