United States of Agriculture
Selection of Fresh Cucumbers
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.