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Seed | Improved Bourdonne Gherkin

Seed | Improved Bourdonne Gherkin

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Improved Bourdonne gherkin seeds, a traditional French variety renowned for its exceptional productivity and disease resistance.
A LITTLE HISTORY

The Bourbonne gherkin 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 gherkins.

It is a real cucumber with long, thin fruit and 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 soon after their formation.

The surface is covered with more but much finer spines than those of other gherkins, spines which look more like short, stiff hairs.

It's a variety that I've been growing for a few years, but I can't live without it, because even if the gherkin becomes 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 acclimatize over several years, here in Quebec and to tell you honestly it is a very easy variety to grow, so why go without it.
PROPERTIES

The improved Bourdonne gherkin (Cucumis sativus) is a cucumber variety prized for its qualities. Here are some of its properties:

Nutritional Properties
Rich in Water:

Contains approximately 95% water, which helps with hydration.
Low in Calories:

Ideal for diets, with only a few calories per serving.
Vitamins and Minerals:

  • 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.

These characteristics make the improved Bourdonne pickle a food that is both nutritious and beneficial for health.
HOW TO COOK?

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

  • 1. Pickled Gherkins
    Ingredients: Pickles, vinegar, water, salt, spices (such as dill, mustard seeds).
    Preparation :
    Wash and cut the pickles into pieces.
    Heat the vinegar, water and salt.
    Add the pickles and spices, then let 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 rings.
    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 gherkins alongside grilled meats to add crunch and acidity.
  • 5. Pickle Wraps
    Ingredients: Tortillas, ham, cheese, pickles.
    Preparation :
    Spread slices of ham and cheese on a tortilla.
    Add thinly sliced ​​pickles.
    Roll up and cut into pieces for an appetizer.
    These recipes showcase the crisp, tangy flavor of Bourdonne's improved pickles. Enjoy!
HOW TO GROW?

I recommend using biodegradable pots. Subsequent seedlings have a reputation for having fragile roots.

Sometimes the problem is relatively minor and they can be grown in ordinary pots and trays if care is taken not to break their roots when transplanting.

If you want to sow them indoors, a biodegradable pot is almost a must, and this applies to all varieties of cucumber, melon, squash, and zucchini, as these are varieties that do not like their roots to be touched.

On the other hand, when you transplant plants into biodegradable pots or place them directly in the ground outside, you must make sure to bury the entire container, otherwise your plant risks dying.

If you are short of space you can do a 2 in 1, that is to say you can use as a gherkin, but also as a cucumber if you let it grow longer and I can tell you that the cucumbers are also delicious and crunchy as you wish, they are really productive and very prolific.

Finally, when watering your plants, always water thoroughly on the soil and not on the leaves. This will prevent disease.

Very rare ancestral variety, take care of it!

Our seeds are vigorous, open-pollinated and adapted to the Quebec climate.

  • Species: Cucumis Sativus
  • Sowing: Early April (under cover, outdoor greenhouse) or early May indoors
  • Seeds: 2 seeds per pot, beginning of May and put the plants in the ground at the end of May, beginning of June
  • The pots will be ready to put in the ground at the beginning of 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 plenty of sun
  • Spacing between plants: 55-60cm
  • Mature height: 180-190cm | Ideally, train it up a trellis or rope stake and remember to water thoroughly, on the ground and not on the leaves
  • Maturity: 45 days | Productive| Very prolific
  • Seed per envelope: +/- 15

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