Michigan
State University Extension
Preserving
Food Safely - 01600227
10/13/97
GREEN
BEAN, SNAP BEAN FACTS
Availability:
mid July through mid September
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
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