Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600042
10/13/97

BEET FACTS

Availability:
 late July through mid October                

Days
to Maturity:   50-60 days                              

Approximate
Yield/10 feet of row:  10 pounds                

Per
Person Requirements:                                    


  Fresh:  7-14 feet of row                                 


  Preservation:  14-24 feet of row                         

Weights:
                                                   


  1 bushel (without tops) = 52 pounds                      


                          = 35-42 pints frozen             


                          = 15-20 quarts                   


           3 pounds fresh = 2-2 1/2 pints frozen           


                          = 1 quart canned                 

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