65 days. This variety can grow 6 inches wide without becoming pithy. Lutz Green Leaf has unsurpassed storage capacity, earning the name Winterkeeper. These crimson roots have a scrumptious flavor that becomes sweeter with time. Enjoy them boiled, pickled, roasted, or fresh in salad. The glossy, fuchsia-veined foliage is a delightful, hearty eating green.