When consumers shop at roadside stands or farmers markets, they often buy harvested crops in bushel quantities. Following is a list of some Georgia fruit and vegetable crops with their corresponding weights per bushel. These weights are based on federal standards and can be used as general guidelines when purchasing these commodities in bushel quantities.

 COMMODITY Weight in Pounds    COMMODITY Weight in Pounds
Apples 48 lbs. Mustard Greens 18 lbs.
Lima Beans (unshelled) 30 lbs. Onions 57 lbs.
Pole Beans 28 lbs. Peaches 50 lbs.
Snap Beans 30 lbs. Field Peas 25 lbs.
Shelled Corn 56 lbs. Sweet Potatoes (green) 55 lbs.
Corn (in ear) 70 lbs. Sweet Potatoes (dry) 50 lbs.
Cowpeas 60 lbs. Spinach 20 lbs.
Cucumbers 48 lbs. Tomatoes 53 lbs.
Eggplant 33 lbs. Turnips (without tops) 54 lbs.
English Peas (in hull) 30 lbs. Turnip Greens (dry) 16 lbs.
Muscadines 50 lbs. Turnip Greens (wet) 18 lbs.
Yields for fresh/frozen fruits and vegetables
Buyer's Guide to Georgia fresh fruits and vegetables
 Harvest Dates for Georgia fruits and vegetables