Persian cucumbers are small, sweet, and essentially seedless. They provide a sweet and mild taste with a pronounced crunch, yet a soft firmness that makes them very versatile. There are several different cultivars of Persian cucumbers, both heirloom and hybrid,  which are all an excellent source of dietary fiber and vitamins A and C. Persian cucumbers have become a favored variety of burpless cucumbers, which is a classification describing its thin skin that is easy to digest with a very mild, sweet taste.