Whats in a Bushel?
by Lisa Fowler on 07/21/10
Have you ever had someone quote you a bushel price? Here is a quick guide based on FDA regulations.
U.S. Commercial Fruit & Vegetable Bushel Sizes
|
Commodity |
Weight per bushel |
|
Commodity |
Weight per bushel |
|
Apples |
48 lbs. |
Mustard Greens |
18 lbs. |
|
|
Lima Beans (unshelled) |
30 lbs. |
Onions |
57 lbs. |
|
|
Pole Beans |
28 lbs. |
Peaches |
50 lbs. |
|
|
Snap Beans |
30 lbs. |
Field Peas |
25 lbs. |
|
|
Shelled Corn |
56 lbs. |
Sweet Potatoes (green) |
55 lbs. |
|
|
Corn (in ear) |
70 lbs. |
Sweet Potatoes (dry) |
50 lbs. |
|
|
Cowpeas |
60 lbs. |
Spinach |
20 lbs. |
|
|
Cucumbers |
48 lbs. |
Tomatoes |
53 lbs. |
|
|
Eggplant |
33 lbs. |
Turnips (without tops) |
54 lbs. |
|
|
English Peas (in hull) |
30 lbs. |
Turnip Greens (dry) |
16 lbs. |
|
|
Muscadines |
50 lbs. |
Turnip Greens (wet) |
18 lbs. |
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|
Okra |
26 lbs. |
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