Oh, you want a count? Now you’re pushing it. A bushel is roughly 12 to 15 pounds of tomatoes per flat. A flat holds about 20 to 25 medium tomatoes. So, do the math: a bushel is about 100 to 120 individual tomatoes.
Yes, you read that right. One hundred tomatoes. That’s enough to make a tomato fort. Or a really, really big batch of salsa. You choose.
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You’ll need a strong back and a bigger counter. Maybe call a friend. Bribe them with the promise of tomato soup.
Is a Bushel Even Practical?
Be honest. Are you actually going to move 53 pounds of tomatoes today? Probably not. Most of us buy by the pound at the store. But if you’re at a farmers’ market, this knowledge is gold.
Let’s say you see a sign: “Bushel of tomatoes—$30.” You now know it’s roughly 53 pounds. That’s about 57 cents per pound. That’s a steal, my friend. Grab two bushels and a wheelbarrow.
Compare that to grocery store tomatoes at $3 a pound. You’re saving a bundle. Just be prepared to spend your weekend canning, freezing, or giving tomatoes to every neighbor you’ve ever met.
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