Lutz Green Leaf Beet has roots that are about 10-15 cm (4- 6″) in diameter and can get much bigger without that woody taste or texture. Thin out to 10-15 cm (4-6″) spacing to allow the beets room to grow. These reddish – purple beets have a nice sweet flavor. Best harvested when young but maintain their flavour and sweetness even when larger. Lutz Green Leaf is really known for their giant, glossy green tops. An excellent eating and processing beet even well into the fall season. For spring beets, sow seeds in mid-July and cover the bed with mulch in the fall to prevent freezing.
Growing Instructions:
Direct sow seeds as soon as soil can be worked in the spring, and again in late summer for a fall crop. Select a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Sow seeds 1-2cm (½-1”) deep, spaced 5-10cm (2-4”) apart in rows spaced 30-45cm (12-18”) apart. Keep soil evenly moist to promote germination. Seeds should sprout in 7-14 days. Thin seedlings to 10-15cm (4-6”) apart when they are 5-7cm (2-3”) tall. Beets prefer well-drained soil that is fertile and has a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer before planting and again after thinning. Beets can be harvested when the roots are about 5cm (2”) in diameter, but they will continue to grow if left in the ground. Beets typically reach maturity in 55-70 days.
Soil Conditions: Well-drained soil that is fertile. Soil pH: 6.0-7.5 Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1-2cm (½-1”) deep. Germination: 7-14 days. Height at Maturity: 20-30cm (8-12”) tall. Days to Maturity: 55-70 days. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist. Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade. Spacing after Thinning: Thin seedlings to 10-15cm (4-6”) apart.
