CUCUMBER AMELIORE DE BOURDONNE| VERY RARE

The Bourbonne pickle is an old French variety obtained by a market gardener from Bourbonne-les-Bains, Haute Marne, then improved by Vilmorin-Andrieux in the 1880s to give this completely original and unique variety in pickles. It is a real cucumber with long, thin fruit and very firm flesh, which, picked shortly after being tied, produces gherkins of remarkable finesse and beauty. It is the remarkable abundance of its fruits which follow one another for several weeks and so to speak from day to day, provided that they are picked shortly after their formation. » The surface is covered with more numerous but much finer thorns than those of other gherkins, thorns which rather resemble short, stiff hairs. It is a variety that I have been growing for several years, but I cannot do without it, because even if the gherkin, which has become a cucumber at the end of its life, that is to say large and yellow, it remains crunchy and delicious. I have grown several varieties of gherkin, but this one is my favorite and remarkably productive and very early. This is a variety that I took the time to properly acclimatize over several years, here in Quebec and to tell you honestly it is a very easy variety to grow, so why do without it.

• Source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium and magnesium. Antioxidants:
• Contains antioxidants that help fight oxidative stress. Beneficial Properties
• Digestive: Promotes good digestion thanks to its fiber content.
• Anti-inflammatory Effect: Can help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. Benefits for the Skin:
• Used in cosmetics for its moisturizing properties.

Here are some ways to cook and use Bourdonne’s Improved Pickle:

• 1. Pickled Pickles Ingredients: Pickles, vinegar, water, salt, spices (like dill, mustard seeds). Preparation: Wash and cut the pickles into pieces. Heat the vinegar, water and salt. Add the pickles and spices, then marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
• 2. Pickle Salad Ingredients: Pickles, onion, olive oil, vinegar, fresh herbs. Preparation: Cut the pickles and onion into slices. Mix with olive oil, vinegar and herbs. Serve chilled.
• 3. Pickle Spread Ingredients: Pickles, cream cheese, herbs. Preparation: Finely chop the pickles. Mix them with cream cheese and herbs. Serve on slices of bread.
• 4. Meat Accompaniment Ingredients: Pickles, grilled meat. Preparation: Serve pickled pickles alongside grilled meats to add crunch and acidity.
• 5. Pickles in Wraps Ingredients: Tortillas, ham, cheese, pickles. Preparation: Spread slices of ham and cheese on a tortilla. Add pickles cut into thin slices. Roll up and cut into pieces for an appetizer. These recipes highlight the crunchy, tangy taste of Bourdonne’s enhanced pickles. Enjoy your meal!

Are you looking for ideas for cooking pickles?

1. Seasoned Pickles: Enjoy a tasty and healthy snack by adding some seasoning like salt, pepper, lime or lemon juice, Tajín, Takis power, fresh dill or dill, chili flakes, mint, soy sauce, honey, garlic or balsamic. vinegar.
2. Pickle Dips: Pickles are great for dipping in sauces and dips such as hummus, Greek yogurt, baba ganoush, sour cream and chives, ranch dressing, or blue cheese, peanut butter, salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, buffalo sauce, cottage cheese or mustard.
3. Dips: Make a dip with pickles such as tzatziki sauce, hummus, Romesco sauce, yogurt dip, sour cream dip or vegetarian dip.
4. Smoothies: Mix into a smoothie.
5. Bagel and cheese cream: Easily upgrade your breakfast with sliced ​​pickles on a bagel and cream cheese. Pickle Water and Cocktails: Flavor your water or favorite cocktail with an infusion of sliced ​​pickles.
6. Pickles: Making pickles at home is extremely easy and delicious, canned or even lacto-fermented.
7. Salads and Sandwiches: Pickles add a refreshing crunch to sandwiches and salads. Crackers and Chips: Place them on top of crackers or chips and add other toppings such as spreads, cheese and meats.
8. Dog Treats: Give the pickles to your dog for a treat safe crispy, low-calorie, sodium-free and fat-free.

These traditional recipes highlight the taste of pickles and bring a touch of freshness to your dishes. Enjoy your food !

I advise you to use biodegradable pots. The following seedlings have a reputation for having fragile roots. Sometimes the problem is relatively minor and they can then be grown in ordinary pots and trays if you are careful not to break their roots when transplanting. If you want to sow them indoors, a biodegradable pot is almost an obligation, for all varieties of cucumber, melon, squash, zucchini, because these are varieties that they do not like being touched. roots. On the other hand, when you transplant plants in a biodegradable pot or place them directly on the ground outside, you must make sure to bury the entire container, otherwise your plant risks dying. If you lack space you can make a 2 in 1, that is to say you can use as a pickle, but also as a cucumber if you let it grow longer and I can tell you that cucumbers are also delicious and crunchy as you wish, they are really productive and very prolific. Finally, when you water your plants, always water abundantly on the ground and not on the leaves. This will prevent getting diseases. Very rare ancestral variety, take care! Our seeds are vigorous, open-pollinated and adapted to the Quebec climate

• Species:Cucumis Sativus
• Sowing: Early April ( under cover, outdoor greenhouse) or at the beginning of May indoors
• Seeds: 2 seeds per pot, at the beginning of May and place the plants in fine ground May early June
• The pots will be ready to plant in early June
• Sowing depth: 1-2cm
• Germination time: 5-12 days
• Soil: Slightly acidic, humus-rich, loose, fresh and well drained
• Location: Requires very hot cultivation and lots of sun
• Spacing between plants: 55-60cm
• Height at maturity|: 180-190cm| Climb on a trellis or rope stake ideally and don’t forget to water abundantly, on the ground and not on the leaves
• Maturity: 45 days | Productive| Very prolific
• Seed per envelope:+/-15

Our seeds are guaranteed for the year of their purchase