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.
1 Although it is usually just the leaves of the fresh cilantro plant that are used, the stems and roots are edible as well. 2  As soon as you arrive home with fresh cilantro, place the stems (with roots intact if attached) in a glass of water and cover the the top loosely with a plastic bag. 3  Refrigerate.reezing cilantro. To freeze, you can either place a small amount of dry cilantro leaves in a single layer on a cookie sheet. When frozen, gather into a zip-top bag, returning to the freezer immediately. Use within 6 months. Or you can simply freeze into zip locks like you would dill. Do not thaw before using.