Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600223
08/03/99

LIMA BEAN FACTS 
 Days to Maturity: 65-80 days for bush types


75-85 days for pole types
Approximate Yield/10 feet of row: 2.5 pounds shelled (bush)
5 pounds shelled (pole)
Per Person Requirements:
Fresh: 10-15 feet of row (bush)
5-6 feet of row (pole)
Preservation: 15-20 feet of row (bush)
8-10 feet of row (pole) 
                                                  

Weights:                                                     

  1 bushel (in pods) = 32 pounds                             

                     = 12-16 pints frozen                    

                     = 6-8 quarts canned                     

  4-5 pounds fresh (in pods) = 2 pints frozen                

                             = 1 quart canned


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