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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.
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| Royal Rooster | San Diego CA | 949-510-1379 |
| Mille Fleurs Bar | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| The Wise Ox | San Diego CA | 619-851-0672 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Open Gym-White Rice | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Woodsy Coffee | Encinitas CA | 858-882-7325 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| Viejas Casino Buffett | Alpine CA | 760-845-9931 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 360-556-3032 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Bread & Cie CafƩ | San Diego CA | |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-851-4091 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 858-488-0400 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 858-531-8677 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Biersal Food Truck | San Diego CA | 619-841-1692 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-269-4022 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Eco Caters Organics | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Landons East Meets West | San Marcos CA | 760-304-4560 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 951-808-7790 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 360-556-3032 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | |
| Harumama Teriyaki & Bao | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5562 |
| Reel Street Eats | San Diego CA | 619-558-9114 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
| Asti Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-232-8844 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-634-3970 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Sushi Tadokoro | San Diego CA | 619-347-2792 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| Cucina Sorella (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Prager Brothers (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-704-8441 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Just Call Us Catering | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 8 days ago, 2/17/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 32 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 43 days ago, 1/13/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 57 days ago, 12/30/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 176 days ago, 9/02/20 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 210 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 211 days ago, 7/29/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 225 days ago, 7/15/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 239 days ago, 7/01/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Persian Cucumbers 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Beylik Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 250 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 256 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 281 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 344 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 354 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 358 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 365 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 372 days ago, 2/19/20 Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers are back! 
Super Irvine
Near Tustin, California, United StatesAbout 396 days ago, 1/26/20 
Stew Leonard's
Near Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, United StatesAbout 416 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 445 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 583 days ago, 7/22/19 
Bombay Bazaar
Bombay Bazaar
Near Riverside, California, United States2284 Griffin Way #101 Corona CA 92879 951-272-3820 About 606 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 606 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 607 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 608 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 608 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 613 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 613 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 613 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 614 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 614 days ago, 6/22/19 
Barons Marketplace
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 667 days ago, 4/30/19 
Little Farms
Near Singapore, SingaporeAbout 692 days ago, 4/04/19 
Food Land Supermarket
Near National City, California, United StatesAbout 720 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 720 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 723 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers spotted at Ralphs. |
