Lutz Green Leaf Beet Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Lutz Green Leaf Beet produces deep-colored roots with broad green foliage that can be harvested at different stages. This cool-season crop is suitable for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. It grows best in loose, fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and full sun to partial shade.

Features

• Large beet roots with green foliage
• Edible leafy tops
• Cool-season vegetable crop
• Suitable for garden beds and containers
• Performs well in fertile, loose soil
• Suitable for spring and fall sowing

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
• Common Name (US): Beet
• Seed Type / Variety: Lutz Green Leaf
• Growth Habit: Root vegetable with leafy tops
• USDA Zones: 2–11
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: Early spring and late summer
• Sowing Season Months: March–May and August–September
• Germination: About 5–14 days at 50–85°F (10–29°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: About 12–18 inches tall
• Plant Spacing: 3–4 inches apart