How many green beans and where to get them. You can grow your own, pick your own, or buy them at the grocery store. About 14 pounds of beans makes 7 quart jars; or 9 pounds is needed per 9 pints. A bushel, which produces anywhere from 13 to 20 quarts, weighs 30 pounds.
How much does fresh cilantro cost per pound? On average, fresh cilantro can cost about $1 to $2 per bunch or close to $7 per pound. The costs will depend on the time of year, the market conditions and where you purchase it from. Dried cilantro is usually sold in jars and can cost $2 to $15. If you would like to plant cilantro and grow it in your garden, you can purchase the seeds for between $2 and $4. It can also be easily grown in a window sill with a lot of sunlight. Farmers Daughter Herbs, for instance, list their prices on their website. One bunch is about $1, while a half pound will retail for about $3.
Planting. 1  Plant cilantro in the spring after the last frost date or in the fall. 2  In the Southwest, a fall planting may last through spring when the weather heats up again. 3  Do not grow in summer heat as the plants will bolt (so it is past harvesting). 4  The leaves that grow on bolted plants tend to be bitter in flavor. You can then store the seeds in sealed containers. 2  To store cilantro leaves, you can either freeze or dry them. 3  To freeze, put the leaves in a resealable freezer bag and store them in your freezer. 4  To dry them, hang the plant in a warm place until fully dried, then store the leaves in a resealable bag or container.