Beetroot 'Lutz Green Leaf'

Lutz Green Leaf likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Lutz Green Leaf is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Planting Lutz Green Leaf in loamy soil with a ph of between 6.5 and 7.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.74 inches (1.9 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Lutz Green Leaf about 14 days before your last frost date.

As Lutz Green Leaf is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Ready to harvest in 70 days. Greens are used as chard, roots store very well and remain sweet and tender even when grown to three or four pounds.

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