Mini cucumbers

[Anonymous]

Saw some in the store recently and want to get some. Do they taste like regular sized ones?

[Anonymous]

Like, pickling cucumbers? I have never seen anything but those. I think they are kind of bitter. I don't know what the point would be, since you have to peel them anyway.

[Anonymous]

The Persian cucumbers? We love them. No need to peel them, minimal seeds.

[Anonymous]

DH bought a bag of mini cucumbers at Costco for this weird diet he was on. They tasted like regular cucumbers, just snack size. They went bad pretty quickly though. Usually if they're pickling cucumbers they'll be labeled as such.

[Anonymous]

Maybe you're referring to Persian cucumbers? I've bought them at Costco (went bad too quickly) and buy them all the time at Trader Joes. My kids love them. They are seedless or have very few seeds, are very firm, and have nice flavor.

[Anonymous]

They are called persian cucumbers and they are very tasty. Crunchy and my DS just LOVES them. I use them all the time and I buy them at TJ's.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the replies. I did wonder if they would taste weird or bitter but they sound perfect for snacks and lunch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DH bought a bag of mini cucumbers at Costco for this weird diet he was on. They tasted like regular cucumbers, just snack size. They went bad pretty quickly though. Usually if they're pickling cucumbers they'll be labeled as such.

we love them but they do go bad quick-anyone know why? We eat cukes throughout the week but these never last more than two/three days of purchase so we buy the english ones too.

[Anonymous]

I slice them lengthwise and put them in sandwiches. Excellent with turkey, or with hummus.