Now, you might think, “I can just Google this,” and you’d be right. But the number isn’t always exact. A bushel of tomatoes can technically weigh anywhere from 50 to 56 pounds, depending on the variety and how packed they are.
Why the range? A beefsteak tomato is a heavy, watery beast compared to a plum tomato. Pack them loosely, and you’ll get a lighter bushel. Squeeze them in tight, and you’re hauling more weight. Mother Nature doesn’t like to be precise, and that’s part of the fun.