Park Seed Parisian Gherkin Hybrid Cucumber Seeds — Easy to Grow, Non-GMO, 30-Pack

Parisian Gherkin: A compact, flavorful cucumber for small spaces

Park Seed presents Parisian Gherkin, a compact cucumber variety celebrated for crisp, flavorful fruit and reliable performance. This hybrid cucumber is an All-America Selections award winner and is offered in a convenient 30-seed pack. With plants that stay compact and prolific fruiting, it’s well suited for garden beds, containers, and balcony planters alike. Gardeners appreciate how easily these mini cukes adapt to limited spaces while delivering real harvests you can enjoy fresh or pickled.

What makes Parisian Gherkin stand out is the balance it strikes between size, yield, and taste. The cucumbers are best harvested at 2 to 4 inches long, offering a firm, crisp bite and a rich aroma. The fruit’s black spines add texture and a touch of visual appeal, and the plants typically reach 10 to 12 inches tall with ample branching, which helps maintain a steady supply of fruit throughout the season. With the right care, you can expect around two dozen fruits per plant under favorable conditions, translating to multiple picking opportunities from a single sowing.

Key benefits at a glance

• All-America Selections award-winning and non-GMO variety for home gardens
• Compact growth habit ideal for small spaces and container gardens
• Numerous, crisp mini cucumbers perfect for pickling or fresh eating
• Reliable productivity with potential per-plant fruit counts around two dozen

Growing and harvest guidance

Parisian Gherkin is forgiving and versatile. You can direct-sow outdoors after the last frost or start indoors for an earlier crop. Transplant when the first true leaf appears to establish strong roots. For best shape and space efficiency, train vines on a cage or trellis with about 1 foot of spacing between plants.

• Direct-sow after last frost or start indoors for an earlier harvest
• Transplant after the first true leaf for strong establishment
• Support with a trellis or cage to encourage straighter fruit
• Keep soil evenly moist and harvest promptly for crisp, flavorful cukes

Check your plants regularly for ripeness cues and plan harvests in succession to enjoy fresh cukes across several weeks. The combination of compact plants, manageable harvests, and a premium flavor profile makes Parisian Gherkin a versatile choice for both beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.