It takes 42 1/4 lb. as purchased for 100 portions of 1/2 cup.

1 lb. as purchased = 0.56 lb. ready to cook

1lb of beets without tops = 3 3/4 servings of 1/2 cup

26 3/4 lb. topless as purchased = 100 portions of !/2 cup

1 lb of topless as purchased  = 3/4 lb. ready to cooked.

1 bushel = 50 to 56 lbs.

1 bunch = 1 1/2 lbs