Lutz Green Leaf Beet

‘Lutz Green Leaf,’ also known as ‘Winter Keeper,’ is a dependable storage beet prized for its extra-large purplish-crimson roots, excellent keeping quality, and sweet flavor that improves after harvest. Glossy green tops with attractive red veining are also edible, giving this variety added value as both a root crop and a hearty cooking green.

Start ‘Lutz Green Leaf’ indoors about ½ inch deep and transplant into the garden during the cooler temperatures of spring or fall. Space plants 2 to 4 inches apart and grow in full sun. Plants typically reach 8 to 10 inches tall and perform best in loose, well-drained soil with consistent moisture as the large roots develop.

Ready to harvest in about 76 days, begin pulling the 6-inch roots once they reach your preferred size, especially when growing for winter storage. Properly harvested roots keep well for an extended period and can become even sweeter in storage.

Sweet, hearty, and dependable, ‘Lutz Green Leaf’ is excellent for roasting, cooking, slicing, canning, and long-term storage.

• Days to Maturity: 76
• Sow Method: Start Indoors
• Sow Depth: ½ Inch
• Spacing: 2 - 4 Inches
• Sun: Full Sun
• Height: 8 - 10 Inches
• Fruit Size: 6 Inches