The "National Pickling" Gherkin Cucumber from Jardins de l'Écoumène is an old variety renowned for its exceptional quality and disease tolerance. With its high productivity and resistance, it is ideal for gardeners wishing to harvest tasty and crunchy gherkins all season long.
Spread: 1-2 meters
Plant height: 30-50 cm (on trellis or creeping)
Quantity per pack: Approximately 25 seeds
Companion plants: Corn, beans, peas
Enemy plants: Potatoes, fennel
National Pickling fruits are dark green in colour and have a skin dotted with small black spines. When ripe, they are about 15 cm long and have a regular shape, ideal for making pickles. Their firm, crisp flesh also makes them an excellent choice for raw vegetables and fresh salads, adding a pleasant texture and refreshing flavour.
This variety prefers well-drained soil and a sunny location. It is particularly tolerant to downy mildew and cucumber mosaic virus, making it a hardy and easy-to-grow plant. Very productive, it offers generous harvests from about 55 days after sowing, allowing continuous production throughout the summer season.
The 'National Pickling' Cucumber is perfect for home gardeners looking for a tasty, productive and hardy variety, ideal for making homemade pickles or enjoying crunchy cucumbers in salads.
