How Many Pounds Are in a Half Bushel

How Many Pounds Are in a Half Bushel

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What about ears of corn? A half bushel is about 35 ears, weighing roughly 14 to 16 pounds. That’s because corn is hollow and hates you. You will spend three hours shucking it and wonder why you didn’t just buy frozen.

And green beans? A half bushel of beans is about 12 to 15 pounds. Yes, a half bushel of beans is lighter than a half bushel of apples. Physics is a cruel joke. You will snap 400 beans and still have enough left to build a tiny bean fort.

What Is A Bushel Equivalent To at Harry Quintana blogWhat Is A Bushel Equivalent To at Harry Quintana blog

The Universal Cheat Sheet

If you don’t want to memorize all this, remember this golden rule: A half bushel of most fruit and veggies will weigh between 15 and 30 pounds. The lighter stuff (beans, greens) is on the low end. The heavier stuff (potatoes, tomatoes) is on the high end. And if you buy a half bushel of walnuts in the shell? That’s 25 pounds of pure regret.

Now, you might be thinking: “Why don’t they just use pounds? Why must America torture us with bushels?” The answer is simple: tradition, spite, and the fact that “bushel” is a fun word to say. Try it. “Bushel. Bushel. Bushel.” It sounds like a cartoon horse sneezing.

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