Cornichons

Cucumis sativus

Liane annuelle de la famille des Cucurbitacées produisant des petits fruits verts appelés cornichons. Sensible au froid, préfère climat chaud et humidité.

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When to sow, plant and harvest

Temperate climate · mainland France
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Sowing
Planting
Harvest

Characteristics

General

Plant type
Fruiting vegetable
Life cycle
Annual
Growth habit
Climbing

Growing conditions

Nutrients
High
Soil type
Silty
Water needs
High
Exposure
Full sun
Hours of sun
6 h
Cold hardiness
Low
Heat tolerance
Good

Sowing and planting

Sowing method
In pots
Sowing depth
20 mm
Minimum temperature
15 °C
Propagation
Cuttings