Sow when the soil is very warm, at least one week after any danger of frost, at a depth of 1.5 cm, spaced 7 cm apart and thin out every 20 cm. Spacing between rows should be 1.5 to 2 metres.<\/p>\n
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Cucumis sativus, Cucurbitaceae<\/strong><\/p>\n
We don't know if the 'Petit Russe' cucumber is exactly the 'Early Russian' from the mid-19th century, but it matches its description: A beautiful little oval table cucumber (12-15 cm) with green skin, an ideal candidate for marinades when picked young. Its flesh is sweet, not bitter. The plant is vigorous and grows between 1.5 and 2 m. Good production throughout the season if picked regularly. Very good tolerance to cool, damp climates. Our original seeds come from the H\u00e9bert family on C\u00f4te-de-Beaupr\u00e9, Qc. Grandfather Maurice grew and sold these cucumbers at the Quebec City public market in the '60s. Approximately 50 days to maturity from direct sowing.<\/p>\n