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Russian Cornichon organic Heirloom seeds

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Russian Cornichon is a variety of pickling cucumber originating from Russia, This pickling cucumber is short and fleshy allowing it to absorb the brine well when pickled. 

Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus

Plant Life Cycle: annual

Optimal Germination Temperature: 23C

Germination time in days: 4-10 days

Indicative Days to maturity: 91 days

Sunlight: Full sun

Soil requirement: rich in organic matter, well drained, fertile

Sowing and cultivation: Sow seeds indoors 6 weeks before last frost if you will be growing them in a heated greenhouse. Sow cucumber seeds on their side, 1–2 cm deep, in small pots. Keep them at 21°C . Or Sow directly outside after the last chance of frost has passed and the soil temperature is at 21 C.