Produce Briefs...
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime, scientific name, X Citrofortunella mitis & Citrus microcarpa, is also known as the lime orange, Chinese orange or Calamondin orange.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Pinkglow™ Pineapple
Pinkglow™ pineapples are small to medium fruits with an oval to cylindrical shape.
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.
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Landons East Meets West | San Marcos CA | 760-304-4560 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 858-488-0400 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| White Rice LPM | San Diego CA | 619-564-2618 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Tuetano Taqueria | San Diego CA | 858-275-0913 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-865-3024 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Verbena Kitchen LLC | San Diego CA | 609-458-1672 |
| Sushi Tadokoro | San Diego CA | 619-347-2792 |
| Leap Coffee 2 | San Diego CA | 760-448-6167 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 951-808-7790 |
| Pina (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 562-371-5919 |
| Dija Mara 2021 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Goldenstate Sushi | Oceanside CA | 760-707-7055 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Mr A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Naegi | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort (Banquets) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Weapon LPM | San Diego CA | 619-564-2618 |
| Booze Brothers Brewing Co. | Vista CA | 760-639-8338 |
| Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-634-3970 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| West Brew | Del Mar CA | 858-412-4364 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Hoxton Manor LLC | San Diego CA | 760-586-9533 |
| Asti Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-232-8844 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Royal Rooster | San Diego CA | 949-510-1379 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-269-4022 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Harumama Teriyaki & Bao | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Camino Riviera | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Persian Cucumbers. One
is
easiest, three is harder.Recently Shared
People have shared Persian Cucumbers using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
Produce Sharing allows you to share your produce discoveries with your neighbors and the world! Is your market carrying green dragon apples? Is a chef doing things with shaved fennel that are out of this world? Pinpoint your location annonymously through the Specialty Produce App and let others know about unique flavors that are around them.
|
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 28 days ago, 12/26/21 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers from Beylik Family Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 36 days ago, 12/18/21 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers from Beylik Family Farms Farms 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 42 days ago, 12/12/21 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers from Beylik Family Farms 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 63 days ago, 11/21/21 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers from Beylik Farms 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 125 days ago, 9/20/21 Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers from Beylik Family Farms 
Specialty Produce
SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 163 days ago, 8/13/21 Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1929 Hancock Street 619-295-3172 About 193 days ago, 7/14/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 312 days ago, 3/17/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 319 days ago, 3/10/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 325 days ago, 3/04/21 Sharer's comments : Persians from Beylik Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 340 days ago, 2/17/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 364 days ago, 1/24/21 Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers from Beylik Farms! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 375 days ago, 1/13/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 389 days ago, 12/30/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 508 days ago, 9/02/20 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 542 days ago, 7/30/20 Sharer's comments : Persian Cukes are here for summer ! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 543 days ago, 7/29/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 557 days ago, 7/15/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 571 days ago, 7/01/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Persian Cucumbers 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 582 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 588 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 613 days ago, 5/20/20 Sharer's comments : Cuco putting out the fresh persian cucumbers 🥒 for the day 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 676 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 686 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 690 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 697 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 704 days ago, 2/19/20 Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers are back! 
Super Irvine
Near Tustin, California, United StatesAbout 728 days ago, 1/26/20 |
