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Description/Taste
Persian cucumbers are cylindrical and squat, averaging only 10-15 centimeters in length. Its outer skin is dark green and thin with visible, shallow ridges. The inner flesh is light green with a firm and moist texture and very few, undeveloped seeds. Persian cucumbers provide a sweet and mild taste with a pronounced crunch.
Seasons/Availability
Persian cucumbers are available year-round.
Current Facts
Persian cucumbers, botanically classified as Cucumis sativus, are members of the Cucurbitaceae, or gourd family. There are several different cultivars of Persian cucumbers, both heirloom and hybrid, including Figaro and Cordito. Persian cucumbers have become a favored variety of burpless cucumbers, which is a classification describing its thin skin that is easy to digest and very mild, sweet taste.
Nutritional Value
Persian cucumbers are an excellent source of dietary fiber and vitamins A and C.
Applications
Persian cucumbers can be used in both raw and cooked applications. They can be used raw as a salad ingredient, chopped in salsas, and mixed in creamy dressings. It can also be used on Greek salad pizzas, cooked in a stir-fry, or juiced and used in cocktails and popsicle recipes. Persian cucumbers are a great cooling ingredient in hot dishes and compliment roasted fish and lamb. Persian cucumbers pair well with mint, chilies, mustard, cumin, coriander, parsley, sprouts, watercress, jicama, melon, citrus and fresh cheeses such as chevre, feta, and cotija. Persian cucumbers will keep up to a week when wrapped and sealed in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Persian cucumbers have experienced a surge of popularity in the United States since the late 20th century and are beginning to replace common cucumber varieties at both farmers markets and specialty markets. As consumers are becoming more aware of the different varieties available, they prefer the Persian cucumber's sweet taste, almost seedless flesh, crunchy texture, and versatility compared to the common North American cucumber which has many inedible seeds and a watery taste.
Geography/History
The origin of Persian cucumbers is relatively unknown, but it is believed their cultivation evolved from a kibbutz in northern Israel in 1939. Kibbutz are traditional agricultural communities whose economy is reliant on the crops they collectively raise. Many varieties from India, England, and China were cross-bred to create this almost seedless variety. Today Persian cucumbers are widely available at farmers markets and specialty grocers in Europe, Asia, and the United States.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Himmelberg's | San Diego CA | 619-550-1262 |
| Biga | San Diego CA | 949-295-4377 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| West Pac Noodle Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-6892 |
| Bekker's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-287-9027 |
| The Wooden Spoon | Escondido CA | 760-445-2816 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Parakeet café | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 858-488-0400 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Pantai Inn | La Jolla CA | 858-224-7600 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Cirque Du Soleil America Inc. | Las Vegas NV | 702-513-2146 |
| Homestead Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-209-0149 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Hundred Proof | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9576 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Cardiff Seaside Market | Cardiff CA | 760-753-5445 |
| Brothers' Provisions | San Diego CA | 855-850-2767 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Rubicon Deli 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-519-5656 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Pokewan (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Monteferante Foods | San Marcos CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Alpha Theta | San Diego CA | 619-339-1924 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Jeff Grad | La Jolla CA | 858-248-0984 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| San Diego High School | San Diego CA | 619-250-7738 |
| Parakeet Cafe Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-350-3400 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Nutmeg Café & Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Gyu-Kaku San Diego | San Diego CA | 858-693-3790 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Convivial Catering | San Diego CA | 760-828-8762 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 858-754-9173 |
| Cafe Marea | San Diego CA | 858-255-8188 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Eat to Live Retreat | San Diego CA | |
| Tahona Bar | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Neighborhood House Association | San Diego CA | 858-715-2642 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| El Jardin Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-356-5444 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Ironside Bar Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-269-3033 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| The Patio On 101 | Encinitas CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| REPS & Co | San Diego CA | 951-834-8184 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy | San Diego CA | 6192970235 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5562 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Bao Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| UCSD La Jolla / Ornish Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Sushi Tadokoro | San Diego CA | 619-347-2792 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Small Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-7998 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Smoothie Rider | San Diego CA | 858-208-0774 |
| Chef Meal Kits | San Diego CA | 858-888-2975 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Cucina Sorella (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Caramel Collective | San Diego CA | 206-595-5504 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Chosen Foods | San Diego CA | 8776742244 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-356-9925 |
| Duck Foot Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-433-7916 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Big Thyme Sandwich Company | San Diego CA | 619-894-5042 |
| Spoutable | San Diego CA | 619-743-7491 |
| Leap Coffee | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-6167 |
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Little Farms
Near Singapore, SingaporeAbout 16 days ago, 4/04/19 
Food Land Supermarket
Near National City, California, United StatesAbout 44 days ago, 3/08/19 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers spotted at Food Land Supermarket. 
Carnival Supermarket
Carnival Supermarket
Near National City, California, United States1750 E 8th Street, National City, Ca, 91950 619-474-5444 www.carnivalmarket.com About 44 days ago, 3/08/19 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers spotted at Carnival Supermarket. 
Ralphs
Ralphs Hillcrest
Near San Diego, California, United States1020 University Ave, San Diego, Ca, 92103 619-298-2931 About 47 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers spotted at Ralphs. Wholesum Harvest Near Amado, Arizona, United States About 334 days ago, 5/22/18 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers spotted at Wholesum Harvest. 
Leucadia Farmers Market
Wonderland Farms
Near Rancho Santa Fe, California, United StatesVista, CA About 391 days ago, 3/25/18 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers spotted at Leucadia Farmers Market . Crunchy and perfect for an afternoon snack! First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 418 days ago, 2/26/18 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. New Seasons Market Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States About 530 days ago, 11/07/17 
Mercado Hidalgo
Dulceria Ayala
Near Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoCalle 2a #8025, Tijuana 22099 526646852277 About 533 days ago, 11/04/17 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers spotted at Mercado Hidalgo. 
Central Market
Near Shoreline, Washington, United StatesAbout 585 days ago, 9/13/17 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers spotted at Central Market. |
