LIMA BEAN FACTS
Michigan State University Extension 
Preserving Food Safely - 01600223 
08/03/99 
 
 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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