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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.
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 858-488-0400 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Raki Raki & Co. | San Diego CA | 858-573-2400 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| Weapon LPM | San Diego CA | 619-564-2618 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Enclave | Miramar CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
| Mille Fleurs Bar | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Asti Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-232-8844 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| Puesto-Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-804-4217 |
| Hoxton Manor LLC | San Diego CA | 760-586-9533 |
| Landons East Meets West | San Marcos CA | 760-304-4560 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | |
| Marriott Marquis North Tower | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Dija Mara 2021 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Pina (Encinitas) - Bar | Encinitas CA | 562-371-5919 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Harumama Teriyaki & Bao | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| Park Commons Sorrento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Camino Riviera | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Cow by Bear | San Diego CA | 415-565-9989 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Verbena Kitchen LLC | San Diego CA | 609-458-1672 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Red Bird Pantry | San Diego CA | 619-253-5782 |
| Booze Brothers Brewing Co. | Vista CA | 760-639-8338 |
| Matsu | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 951-808-7790 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Cardiff Seaside Market | Cardiff CA | 760-753-5445 |
| Mr A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Fused | San Diego CA | 858-946-8551 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | 702-334-8845 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-865-3024 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| Miho (Delivery) | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Pina (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 562-371-5919 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Snooze - Del Mar | San Diego CA | 888-703-5300 |
| Rare Society | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Curiosity Catering | San Diego CA | 619-241-6824 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-634-3970 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Sushi Tadokoro | San Diego CA | 619-347-2792 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| UCSD La Jolla (Pritikin Intensive) | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| White Rice LPM | San Diego CA | 619-564-2618 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-269-4022 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5562 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Royal Rooster | San Diego CA | 949-510-1379 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout a day ago, 9/20/21 Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers from Beylik Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 40 days ago, 8/13/21 Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States1929 Hancock Street 619-295-3172 About 70 days ago, 7/14/21 
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Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 189 days ago, 3/17/21 
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Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 196 days ago, 3/10/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 201 days ago, 3/04/21 Sharer's comments : Persians from Beylik Farms 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 217 days ago, 2/17/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 241 days ago, 1/24/21 Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers from Beylik Farms! 
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Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 252 days ago, 1/13/21 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 266 days ago, 12/30/20 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 385 days ago, 9/02/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 419 days ago, 7/30/20 Sharer's comments : Persian Cukes are here for summer ! 
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Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 420 days ago, 7/29/20 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 434 days ago, 7/15/20 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 448 days ago, 7/01/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Persian Cucumbers 
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Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 459 days ago, 6/20/20 Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers from Beylik Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St. San Diego CA About 465 days ago, 6/14/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Persian Cucumbers always available at Specialty! 
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Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States890 Oak Ave Filmore CA 93015 1-805-732-1441 About 490 days ago, 5/20/20 Sharer's comments : Cuco putting out the fresh persian cucumbers 🥒 for the day 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 553 days ago, 3/18/20 Sharer's comments : Best Persian Cucumbers going! 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 562 days ago, 3/08/20 Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers in stock at Specialty Produce! 
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Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States890 Oak Ave. Filmore CA 93015 1-805-732-1441 About 567 days ago, 3/04/20 
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Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States890 Oak Ave. Filmore CA 93015 1-805-732-1441 About 574 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers are going off! Beylik Farms! 
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Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States890 Oak Ave. Filmore CA 93015 1-805-732-1441 About 581 days ago, 2/19/20 Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers are back! 
Super Irvine
Near Tustin, California, United StatesAbout 605 days ago, 1/26/20 
Stew Leonard's
Near Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, United StatesAbout 624 days ago, 1/06/20 Sharer's comments : Mini seedless cucumbers at Stu's place .. 
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Yasukochi Family Farms
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesOceanside CA 760-801-6627 About 654 days ago, 12/08/19 Sharer's comments : Very fresh |
