Sow seeds 1/2 in. deep directly in the garden from March through early June and again in early September. Late spring and early fall sowings should be 3/4 in. deep. Sowing beets in deep summer heat is difficult - young seedlings wilt and disappear, and even thick sowings may have only spotty survival. Thin to 6 plants per foot for fresh beets, 3 plants per foot for beets used for winter storage, in rows 12 in. apart. — http://www.southernexposure.com/beet-growing-guide-ezp-44.html

20180325 planted both Chioggia & Lutz Green Leaf, finished off packets
An Italian specialty variety that has green leaves, plump and round roots with pinkish-red skins and striking flesh of alternating white and fuschia rings. A festive and sweet addition to salads when shaved. Best quality when harvested promptly, not to be left hanging out in the field. Stores well.
http://www.southernexposure.com/lutz-green-leaf-winter-keeper-beet-5-g-p-443.html, Beta vulgaris, Lutz Green Leaf (Winter Keeper) Beet, 5g / 380 seed, 76 days, 3/4" deep, 2-4 in apart x 12 in rows, "... sweeter varieties ... excellent keeper, a beet developed before the days of refrigerators. Retains ... texture even when large... Fall leaves are tender enough to use in salads.", $2.75
20170704 Made beet shrub (Tonic Drinks) with the small withered beets the deer have picked for me.
20170324 ... Added some beets in S square middle, center bed, ..
201703xx Added beets to the S square N, center bed
2017031x sprouted
20170225 Planted with potatoes
60 days. [1892. Developed from the popular variety Early Blood Turnip.] Widely adapted, very popular dark red beet. Dark green foliage has some red coloration. Use fresh or canned. Resistant to downy mildew. Excellent flavor. Pkt (5 g).