Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600227
08/03/99
Days to Maturity: 45-60 days (bush)
60-70 days (pole)
Approximate Yield/10 feet of row: 12 pounds (bush)
15 pounds (pole)
Per Person Requirements:
Fresh: 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 pound = 3 cups, cut up
1 peck = 8 pounds
= 24 cups cut up
= 10-12 pints frozen
= 4-5 quarts canned
12 quart basket = 18-20 pounds
= 24 pints frozen
= 8-12 quarts canned
1 bushel = 30 pounds
= 40 pints frozen
= 12-20 quarts canned