Early ripe cucumbers "Parisian Gherkin" for the most delicious winter preparations

Gherkins are called cucumbers, which grow no more than 10 cm in length. Such small fruits have a rich taste with pronounced sweet notes. They remain crispy even when preserved. For this they are so loved by gardeners and housewives.

One of the most famous varieties of such cucumbers is the Parisian gherkin. They differ not only in miniature greens, but also in increased resistance to adverse factors. How to grow this hybrid on your site and whether it is suitable for growing for sale, read on.

Description of the hybrid

Parisian gherkin is a hybrid of cucumbers... Despite its name, it has nothing to do with France. The hybrid was developed by the Russian company Poisk.

Attention! Seeds harvested from the Parisian gherkin are not suitable for cultivation. Plants with parental characteristics will grow from them.

Distinctive features

The main distinguishing feature of Parisian gherkins is the size of their fruits.... Zelentsy, collected in a timely manner, are thin, their length does not exceed 6-10 cm. Crispy dense fruits have a rich sweetish taste and cucumber aroma.

See how the gherkins look in the photo.

Another positive feature of the hybrid - drought resistance. Parisian gherkins are not afraid of high temperatures and lack of watering.

Has a cucumber and immunity to diseasescharacteristic of this culture. Its resistance to fungal infections is especially strong.

Negative feature of the hybrid - it requires a quick harvest. If the fruits are overwhelmed on the bush, they will turn yellow, acquire a rounded shape, become tasteless and non-crunchy.

Composition of properties, benefits, calorie content

Gherkins, like other cucumbers, are more than 90% water. There are 12-14 kcal per 100 g, 0.8 g of proteins, 0.1 g of fat, 2.4 g of carbohydrates.

As part of cucumbers there is a large amount of nutrients... Among them are groups of vitamins (C, K, B, A), minerals (copper, chlorine, magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium) and haolin.

The fruit helps the body get rid of harmful substances: toxins, toxins, radicals, cholesterol, helps to improve the condition of hair and skin, normalizes liver function.

Main characteristics

The Parisian gherkin is very popular in Russia for its taste and unpretentious care.

Description of the hybrid:

Note! Parisian gherkins are recommended for outdoor cultivation in the central and southern regions. Reviews of gardeners indicate that this variety is suitable for cultivation in cities with a northern climate.

How to grow this variety yourself

Parisian gherkins are grown both outdoors and in a greenhouse... In both cases, the soil in the beds is prepared in the fall.

Important! When planting Parisian gherkins in a greenhouse, the gardener must be prepared for the fact that the plants will have to be artificially pollinated. This is done with a soft brush or the male flowers are picked and applied to the female ones. When growing cucumbers on an industrial scale, pollinating insects, such as bumblebees, are specially introduced into greenhouses.

For cucumbers, choose semi-shaded areas of the garden... If the planting site is in the open sun, then tall crops, such as corn, are planted on both sides of the beds.

In the fall, the beds are dug up and cleaned of plant residues... The collected grass does not have to be thrown away, some gardeners tear it up, water it with potassium permanganate solution and bury it back into the ground. In spring, decayed vegetation becomes fertilizer.

The soil is also mixed with humus or manure.... For 1 sq. m take 6 kg of fertilizers. If the acidity of the soil is increased, then add dry lime or ash. If the soil is heavy, then its top layer is mixed with sand.

In spring, the soil is leveled with a rake and cleared of weeds... For 1 sq. m add 30 g of superphosphate and 20 g of ammonium nitrate. Then the beds are disinfected with a solution prepared from 10 liters of water and 1 tbsp. l. ammonium nitrate.

Dig holes for planting in 2-3 weeks... For 1 sq. m place three bushes of the Parisian gherkin. To save space, the grooves are staggered.

Fertilizers are poured directly into the holes... In most cases, a handful of ash and long-lasting mineral fertilizers are thrown into each depression. Experienced gardeners often put a layer of organic matter (humus or manure) on the bottom of the hole, which is mixed with the same amount of soil. After that, the depression is completely covered with earth, without compacting it.

In this form, the holes will be held before planting.... All this time they are watered 2-3 times a week and weeds are removed. Immediately before planting, a liter of light pink solution of potassium permanganate is poured into the recesses.

Other varieties and hybrids of cucumbers:

How to grow a cucumber "Artist"

Early maturing cucumber Goosebump that does not require pollination

How to grow cucumbers "Courage"

Landing

Parisian gherkin grown in a seedling and non-seedling way... In the first case, the crop appears earlier.

Many manufacturers dragee or glaze the planting material... It is sold pre-treated with disinfectants and coated with nutrients. Information on processing is indicated on the package; such seeds are also painted in a bright color: red, green, orange.

If the seeds have not been processed in the factory, they do it at home. The preparation of planting material for planting consists of several stages.:

1. A package with seeds is placed near the battery for two weeks. Warmed planting material germinates faster.
2. The seeds are immersed in a light pink solution of potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide for half an hour. Surfaced specimens are considered unsuitable for planting. In this way, the seeds are disinfected and tested for germination.
3. After that, they are treated with nutrient formulations. Use purchased products, for example, "Sodium humate" according to the instructions or use homemade preparations. To prepare a growth stimulator for 1 liter of liquid, add 1 tsp.nitrophosphate and ash.

Most gardeners prefer germinate and harden seeds in advance... This speeds up the appearance of the first shoots and increases the cold resistance of plants:

1. The seeds are wrapped in pieces of material soaked in warm water. They are placed in a saucer and covered with foil. In this form, the planting material is kept until pecking (2-3 days) at a temperature of 25-27 ° C. The material is moistened as it dries.
2. The hatched planting material is placed in the refrigerator for 24 hours. This is necessary to harden it.

Seed method

In open ground, seeds are sown when the soil warms up to 15 ° C at a depth of 15 cm.Seeding time depends on the cultivation method:

• to greenhouses - in early May;
• in open ground under the film - in the second half of May;
• in open ground without film - at the end of June.

Important! The seed method of growing cucumbers is acceptable only for regions with a warm climate.

Before planting, the holes are watered abundantly... One seed is planted in each recess, placing them in the center of the hole. The planting material is deepened by 4 cm. The soil around them is not compacted.

It is recommended to cover the beds with foil after sowing the seeds.... Every day, in the warm season, it is slightly opened for airing for 1-2 hours. The shelter is removed after all the plants have germinated.

Seedling

Parisian gherkins it is recommended to grow in a seedling way... In this case, the seeds are sown in the second half of April.

For seedlings, the soil is bought in the store or prepared independently. The simplest version of the soil mixture is equal proportions of peat and black soil, half a portion of sawdust. A glass of ash and 1.5 tbsp. Are added to the bucket of soil. l. nitrophosphate. All ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Be sure to use drainage... Coarse sand will do. The soil and drainage are disinfected with a dark pink solution of potassium permanganate, boiling water or in the oven.

Cucumber seeds are sown directly into individual cups depth of at least 15 cm. It is most convenient to use peat containers, which do not need to be removed when picking seedlings to a permanent place. There must be drain holes in the bottom of the container.

2 cm of earth is poured into the bottom of the pots. The rest of the space is filled with soil. It is watered with warm water before sowing planting material.

Advice! If the soil was in a cool place, then before use it is brought into the room and allowed to warm up to room temperature.

1 seed is sown in each pot, deepening by 2 cm. The containers are covered with foil and placed in a warm place with a temperature of 25-27 ° C.

After emergence, the film is removed... The cucumbers are rearranged in a well-lit place (if necessary, use a fluorescent lamp).

When 2-3 leaves appear, the plants dive to a permanent place in pre-prepared holes along with a lump of earth. The root collar is not deepened into the soil.

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Growing and care

Parisian gherkins are tied to a support after the appearance of the fifth leaf... Trellises are usually used, to which plants are attached as they grow with synthetic thread. This not only protects the bushes from damage, but also promotes better ventilation of the plants.

Cucumbers watered as the topsoil dries out... For 1 sq. m use 7 liters of water at room temperature. After each watering, the soil is loosened, removing weeds.

It is recommended to cover the cucumber beds with mulch (rotted straw, hay or humus). Such a layer will protect the root system from hypothermia and pests, as well as slow down the growth of weeds.

Cucumbers are fed every two weeks before the formation of fruits. Usually, a tool is used made of the following components: for 10 liters of water, take 30 g of superphosphate, urea and potassium sulfate. For 1 sq. m use 5 liters of the drug.

Growing features

To get a rich harvest and to avoid many problems, gardeners use the following techniques:

1. Before the flowers appear, cucumbers are watered by rain 1 time in 5 days. After the beginning of flowering, the plants are watered daily, only at the root. The best time to water is early morning or evening.
2. Outdoor plants are pollinated by insects. To attract them, cucumbers are sprayed with sweet water or fragrant flowers, such as calendula, are planted between the beds.
3. In the greenhouse, cucumbers are artificially pollinated. To do this, it is important to be able to distinguish female flowers from male flowers (there is a small cucumber at the base of female flowers). Pollen is transferred from male flowers to female flowers with a soft brush.

Diseases and pests

Cucumbers Parisian gherkin has a high resistance to fungal and viral diseases... Gardeners prefer not to treat them with chemicals to obtain an environmentally friendly product.

All prevention is observance of the rules for watering and preparation of planting material, disinfection of garden tools and observance of crop rotation (cucumbers are not planted in the beds after melons and gourds).

Protecting plants from insects is essential... For prevention purposes, the bushes are treated with soapy water (a bar of soap in a glass of water). If the plants are already damaged by insects, use the following drugs:

• "Fufanon";
• "Kemifos";
• infusion of 200 g of chopped garlic in 6 liters of water (insisted for 7 days).

Harvesting and application of the crop

IN characteristics say that the Parisian gherkin is an early ripe hybrid... The harvest begins in early June. It is recommended to pluck the fruits that have reached the desired size every other day. Otherwise, they barrel, turn yellow and taste watery.

Use Parisian gherkins for fresh consumption and pickling... According to gardeners, they are not suitable for salting.

Advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid

Benefits of the Parisian gherkins:

• high productivity;
• small tasty fruits;
• early maturity;
• resistance to drought and heat;
• immunity to disease;
• no need for pinning;
• One hundred percent seed germination.

Disadvantages of a hybrid:

• the inability to use seeds from their own harvest for planting;
• the need for frequent collection of fruits.

Reviews

Reviews of gardeners about the Parisian gherkin are mostly positive... This hybrid will not appeal only to those who do not like gherkins.

Vasilisa, Rostov: “I have been planting a Parisian gherkin for several years now. I really like the bright crispy cucumbers, small like in the photos. For salads, of course, it is better to take larger cucumbers. These look nice on the table as a whole. The marinade turns out to be very tasty and beautiful, it is not a shame to serve on the festive table ".

Oleg, Sochi: “I chose the Parisian gherkins based on admiring reviews. Really cool little cucumbers. It is very easy to grow, but they quickly outgrow. And not in length, but in breadth, becoming almost round. We liked it fresh. But we do not pickle cucumbers for the winter, but salt them. They are not suitable for these purposes at all ".

Conclusion

Cucumbers Parisian gherkin is a real find for lovers of miniature greens. They are good fresh and pickled. Those who have tried them note the sweet crispy flesh, which, even with a lack of watering, does not become bitter.

Despite the fact that the hybrid is not afraid of drought, disease and does not require pinching, it will not work for summer residents who do not live in the country all the time. The crop must be harvested every two days, otherwise the fruits will become ugly and watery.