4 - Beets
Beta vulgaris
Varieties
- Lutz Green Leaf (Winter Keeper)
Life cycle
Current Seed Start & Transplant Dates
Note: Seed starting and transplant dates do not always correlate one to one with dates shown below. Note correct start and expected transplant dates on the tag of the tray for seed germination. Adjust dates with plant tags on a yearly basis if necessary. 8 ounces of fertilizer is about 1 cup. Consider Sustane various NPK and Alfalfa Meal or Blood Meal for nitrogen.
Athens
Franklin
Direct Sow Dates ( if any )
Variety Details
Variety Name
Lutz Green Leaf (Winter Keeper)
Variety Description
One of the sweeter varieties available. An excellent keeper, a beet developed before the days of refrigerators. Retains its sweetness and texture even when large (unlike most beets, which become woody when large), just peel off the thin skin. Fall leaves are tender enough to use in salads. We’ve had problems finding good “true” seed for Lutz Green Leaf, but finally, this is the good stuff - thanks to the fine folks at Uprising Seeds for sharing theirs!
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Seed Vendors
Southern Exposure