Beet, 'Lutz Green Leaf'

(Beta vulgaris) Let's get this out of the way right from the start: Lutz is not a pretty beet. Perfectly round and “refined,” it is not. However, nowhere in the world of beets is its shared history with Swiss chard more apparent. Lutz is like a full-sized chard plant sitting on top of each beet! It has easily twice the greens of other “tall top” beet varieties. And the root can grow enormous while maintaining excellent eating quality. Very winter hardy and excellent for storage, Lutz has a devoted following, and we have received requests for it nearly every year we’ve been in business. Once popular, it became somewhat rare and is now enjoying a resurgence!65-70 days. UO Packet: 100 seeds  [split] Growing Info SOWING: Direct sow seeds as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring (April) and into late July.  Some people try to push the season even earlier by sowing in flats indoors and transplanting, but we are not those kinds of people. Direct seeding is strongly recommended. Note: B