Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600035
10/13/97

ASPARAGUS FACTS

Availability:
May through June                              

Approximate
Yield/10 feet of row: 3 lb.                     

Per
Person Requirements:                                    


 Fresh: 10-15 plants                                       


 Preservation: 10-15 plants                                

Weights:
                                                   


 1 pound snapped = 2 cups cut up                           


 10 pound box = 7-10 pints frozen                          


              = 3-4 quarts canned                          

 bushel = 45 pounds                                        

        = 30-5 pints frozen                                


        = 11-15 quarts canned                              

1-1/2
pounds fresh = 1 pint frozen                          

3-4
pounds fresh   = 1 quart canned                         

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