Conversion factors and weights and measures for agricultural commodities and their products. The authors wish to acknowledge the following sources and references, certain tables from which were adapted for use in this publication. Shallow containers, usually wood, that come in any size Net weight should not be less than the lowest stated weight listed. Net weight per container may vary slightly due to variation in product size. Usually sold by count 36, 45 and 60 are the most common bin counts Turnips bunched with tops sold by the dozen in paperboard box Large includes varieties such as blue hubbard, jumbo bananaĦ to 8 turnips per bunch roots to be 2 to 3 in. Intermediate includes delicious, golden hubbard, banana Usually sold by count and may be graded by size such as acorn, butternut, buttercup Often sold by count large peppers, 80-85 per bu small peppers, 110 per bu Usually sold by count vary widely in size by variety, 3 to 6 lb each Mustard, spinach, and turnip often sold in 1- to 1 1/2-lb bunches or bagsġ bu = 6 to 9 quarts canned, 12 to 18 pints frozen Wirebound wood crates or 4-dozen-ear boxesĪt markets, usually sold by the dozen which weighs 6 to 8 lb in-husk Sold in a bushel box as bunched leaves, or whole plants in boxes heads = 3 pints frozen, or 1 1/2 quarts canned Often sold by the head, varying in size with variety and tightness of head, usually 2 to 6 lbĢ med. Often sold in 1 bushel wirebound wooden cratesĬommercially, most broccoli is top-iced in wax boxes Often sold in bunches weighing 1 1/2 to 2 lb each Weights and Approximate Processed Yields for Vegetables Table 3. Weights and Approximate Processed Yields for Fruits Table 2.ġ bushel = 15 to 18 quart canned applesauceġ bushel = 30 to 36 quarts frozen applesauce Because processed yields can vary so much based on size of produce and processing method, consider the indicated yields to be approximate values. In addition, weights and approximate yields for canning and freezing of fruits and vegetables in some of the common retail containers are presented for use in retail marketing. Under specific fruit and vegetable crops, retail containers are compared with the more common containers (bushels, lugs, etc.) that are used in the wholesale trade (Tables 2 and 3). Paper and polyethylene, often with handles Some of the more common retail containers are presented in Table 1. The retail marketer has the option of selling his product in small volume containers or by count when scales are unavailable.Ĭontainers available for retail marketing come in a wide range of sizes and materials. However, many of the containers used in the wholesale trade are not practical for direct marketing to consumers who desire fruits and vegetables in small quantities. Retail or direct marketing at farmer's markets, roadside markets, stands and pick-your-own farms is an important and growing method of marketing fresh fruits and vegetables in Georgia. Weights and approximate processed yields for vegetables.Weights and approximate processed yields for fruits.Reviewed by Tim Coolong, Extension coordinator, horticulture. Released by Darbie Granberry and Terry Kelley, Extension horticulturists. This information prepared by former Extension horticulturists S.C.
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