Botanical Interests Black Seeded Simpson Leaf Lettuce Seeds
- Garden favorite for quality
- Texture and flavor
- Light frosts better than other varieties
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Since 1850, 'Black Seeded Simpson' has been a garden favorite for quality, texture and flavor. Full-sized, frilly leaves can be picked in just over a month and baby greens can be harvested in 3 weeks! Withstands hot, dry conditions and light frosts better than other varieties.
VarietyCrinkled, light green leaves with frilly edges. Crisp leaves at center of plant blanch almost white when the plant is allowed to grow to full maturity.
- Days To Maturity: 21-40 Days
- Family: Asteraceae
- Type: Leaf Lettuce
- Native: Unknown; Lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time
- Hardiness: Frost-Tolerant Annual
- Exposure: Full Sun To Part Shade
- Plant Dimensions: 8" Tall, 10" Wide
- Attributes: Frost Tolerant
When To Sow Outside
Recommended 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°-70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall and winter for cool season harvests.
When To Start Inside4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date and in summer when soil temperatures are too warm (above 80°F) to germinate lettuce seed.
- Days To Emerge: 5-10 Days
- Seed Depth: Surface To 1/8"
- Seed Spacing: A Group of 3 Seeds Every 10"
- Row Spacing: 12"
- Thinning: When 1/2" Tall, Thin To 1 Every 10"
Harvesting
Harvest in the morning, by cutting off at ground level. If regrowth is desired, cut the leaves higher, at 2". For a continual supply, outer, individual leaves can be harvested at any stage of maturity, but leave at least half of the plant for regrowth.
Specifications- Type: Organic Heirloom
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