yesterday I picked, blue crop, big and plump, got about 13 lbs in a 2 lb
bucket....
just fyi
Rick




"Steve Thompson" > wrote in message
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> FWIW, I just picked BB's and ended up with 10.5# in a 2 gallon bucket. I
> think 5 to 6# /gallon is a reasonable estimate.
>
>
> "MikeMTM" > wrote in message
> . ..
> > K.J.Kristiansen wrote:
> >
> > > The size and water content of blueberry is very variable. And so does
> > > the berries count per pound.
> > >
> >
> >
> > K J,
> >
> > I'm sure the OP knows that. He was looking for a number to work with,
> > not more uncertainty.
> > The value of 6lbs/gal is a measured quantity and, as written, carries an
> > implied uncertainty of +/- 0.5lbs. I actually gave a _range_ of weights
> > from 5.5lbs to 6.5lbs, and that should cover any likely variability. If
> > the value given were something like 6.000, it would have been a
> > different matter, and your point would have been appropriate.
> > BTW, the 6lbs/gal figure actually came from a Google search on
> > commercial blueeberry sales; I only verified it with a quick check of a
> > single pint.
> > Sorry if I come on a bit strong here, but I gave a very good answer,
> > even addressing your point, and still seem to be the only one to help
> > the guy out. Any one else have a number?
> > --
> >
> >
> > Mike MTM, Cokesbury, New Jersey, USA
> >
> >
> >
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