Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600223
10/13/97

LIMA BEAN FACTS

Days
to Maturity: 65-80 days for bush types                 


                 75-85 days for pole types                 

Approximate
Yield/10 feet of row: 2.5 pounds shelled (bush) 


                                 5 pounds shelled (pole)   

Per
Person Requirements:                                    


 Fresh: 10-15 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 bushel (in pods) = 32 pounds                            


                    = 12-16 pints frozen                   


                    = 6-8 quarts canned                    


 4-5 pounds fresh (in pods) = 2 pints frozen               


                            = 1 quart canned               

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