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Mark0820 · November 13, 2011

I always thought it had to do with size of the beet (larger beets), but this article indicates it is due to hot weather and water stress (bottom of page 2 under freq. ask questions).

http://extension.usu.edu/boxelder/fi...ns/beetspr.pdf

From what I have read, one of the benefits of Lutz beet is that it doesn't become woody like other beets. However, as you mentioned in your post, it is difficult to find "true" Lutz beet seed. I have been looking for Lutz seed for some time, and haven't found it. Fedco sells it, but they have had seed problems for the last 2 - 3 years, so I keep checking their catalog every year.

November 13, 2011	#6
Mark0820 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 907	I always thought it had to do with size of the beet (larger beets), but this article indicates it is due to hot weather and water stress (bottom of page 2 under freq. ask questions). http://extension.usu.edu/boxelder/fi...ns/beetspr.pdf From what I have read, one of the benefits of Lutz beet is that it doesn't become woody like other beets. However, as you mentioned in your post, it is difficult to find "true" Lutz beet seed. I have been looking for Lutz seed for some time, and haven't found it. Fedco sells it, but they have had seed problems for the last 2 - 3 years, so I keep checking their catalog every year.