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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.
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Mangia Mangia | Valley Center CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 619-871-7308 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-667-2233 |
| Small Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-7998 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-948-9983 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Cucina Sorella (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Landon's Gourmet Kitchen | San Marcos CA | 858-449-9944 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
| Zito Inc | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 831-915-9038 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Cowgirl Q | San Diego CA | 858-586-1717 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-350-3400 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 858-488-0400 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Parakeet Cafe La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Veg Appeal | San Diego CA | 619-940-7648 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Domaine Baran | San Diego CA | 858-952-2949 |
| Caramel Collective | San Diego CA | 206-595-5504 |
| Ron Oliver | ||
| Biga | San Diego CA | 949-295-4377 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5562 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Mr A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 702-683-7590 |
| Liberty Call Distilling | San Diego CA | 619-630-1240 |
| Sushi Tadokoro | San Diego CA | 619-347-2792 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-925-7552 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Bread & Cie CafƩ | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Curated Leu | Encinitas CA | |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-356-9925 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Prager Brothers (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-331-7332 |
| Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
| Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Parakeet Cafe Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| True Food-Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-810-2929 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 11 days ago, 7/01/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Persian Cucumbers 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 22 days ago, 6/20/20 Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers from Beylik Family Farms 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St. San Diego CA About 28 days ago, 6/14/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Persian Cucumbers always available at Specialty! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States890 Oak Ave Filmore CA 93015 1-805-732-1441 About 53 days ago, 5/20/20 Sharer's comments : Cuco putting out the fresh persian cucumbers š„ for the day 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 116 days ago, 3/18/20 Sharer's comments : Best Persian Cucumbers going! 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 126 days ago, 3/08/20 Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers in stock at Specialty Produce! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States890 Oak Ave. Filmore CA 93015 1-805-732-1441 About 130 days ago, 3/04/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States890 Oak Ave. Filmore CA 93015 1-805-732-1441 About 137 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers are going off! Beylik Farms! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States890 Oak Ave. Filmore CA 93015 1-805-732-1441 About 144 days ago, 2/19/20 Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers are back! 
Super Irvine
Near Tustin, California, United StatesAbout 168 days ago, 1/26/20 
Stew Leonard's
Near Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, United StatesAbout 188 days ago, 1/06/20 Sharer's comments : Mini seedless cucumbers at Stu's place .. 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Yasukochi Family Farms
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesOceanside CA 760-801-6627 About 217 days ago, 12/08/19 Sharer's comments : Very fresh 
Golden Gate Market
Golden Gate Market
Near Sausalito, California, United States221 2nd Street Sausalito CA 94965 415-332-3040 About 356 days ago, 7/22/19 
Bombay Bazaar
Bombay Bazaar
Near Riverside, California, United States2284 Griffin Way #101 Corona CA 92879 951-272-3820 About 378 days ago, 6/30/19 
Super Hayat Market
Super Hayat Market
Near Lawndale, California, United States3964 Redondo Beach Blvd Torrance CA 90504 310-370-5707 About 379 days ago, 6/29/19 
Good Food Market
Good Food Market
Near Pasadena, California, United States1864 E Washington Blvd #106 Pasadena CA 91104 626-204-0171 About 380 days ago, 6/28/19 
Santa Monica Glatt Kosher Market
Santa Monica Kosher Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United States11540 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90025 310-473-4435 About 380 days ago, 6/28/19 
Jordan Market
Jordan Market - Westwood Blvd
Near Sawtelle, California, United States1449 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90024 310-478-1706 About 380 days ago, 6/28/19 
Elat Market
Elat Market - W Pico
Near Beverly Hills, California, United States8730 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles CA 90035 310-659-7076 About 385 days ago, 6/23/19 
Beverly Hills Market & Deli
Beverly Hills Market & Deli
Near Beverly Hills, California, United States303 N Cresent Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210 310-657-3663 About 385 days ago, 6/23/19 
Altayebat Market
Altayebat Market Inc, - Brookhurst
Near Stanton, California, United States1217 S Brookhurst Street Anaheim CA 92804 714-520-4723 About 386 days ago, 6/22/19 
Buy Low Market
Buy Low Market - State College Blvd
Near Anaheim, California, United States1086 N State College Blvd. Anaheim CA 92806 714-991-9839 About 386 days ago, 6/22/19 
Northgate Gonzalez Markets
Northgate Market - Lincoln Ave
Near Anaheim, California, United States2030 E. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim CA 92806 714-507-7640 About 386 days ago, 6/22/19 
Barons Marketplace
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 439 days ago, 4/30/19 
Little Farms
Near Singapore, SingaporeAbout 464 days ago, 4/04/19 
Food Land Supermarket
Near National City, California, United StatesAbout 492 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 492 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 495 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers spotted at Ralphs. |
