Type
storage beet
Beet variety
Lutz Green Leaf Beet
A larger beet that can stay in the ground longer and size up without turning coarse quickly. It is especially useful for fall harvest and storage.
Days to maturity
70 to 80
Best for
large roots, fall storage
About Lutz Green Leaf
Lutz Green Leaf, also sold as Winter Keeper, is a large heirloom beet that can produce oversized roots while remaining relatively good flavored. It also makes abundant tall greens.
Growing Lutz Green Leaf Beet
Give this variety more room and more time than small table beets if you want its full size potential. It is useful for fall growing and storage, but harvest before roots become excessively coarse.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all beets, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.