Quantity: An average of 14 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an
average of 9 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints. A bushel weighs
48 pounds and yields 16 to 24 quarts--an average of 2 pounds per quart.

Quality: Select firm cucumbers of the appropriate size: about 1-1/2 inches
for gherkins and 4 inches for dills. Use odd-shaped and more mature
cucumbers for relishes and bread-and-butter style pickles.

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* USDA Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 539 (rev. 1994) *
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