Ferry-Morse Lettuce Seeds - Black Seeded Simpson Organic

These Black Seeded Simpson Organic Lettuce seeds grow into one of the most popular loose-leaf lettuce varieties for home gardeners everywhere. Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce has attractive frilled, crumpled, crisp, tender and flavorful leaves. This cool-weather vegetable is a vigorous grower. Leaves are high in vitamins A and B! It's an excellent source of vitamins and minerals and it's vigorous growth makes it a great choice for easy season-round cultivation. Enjoy this popular lettuce variety's sweet flavor and attractive texture right from your garden.

• Non Neonic: Safe for Bees
• Grows Best In: Full Sun/Partial Shade
• Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
• Days to Maturity: 45 Days
• Best Container Size: 12"+
• Growing Height: 6-12"
• Water Needs: Moist (2 in/week)

• Botanical Name: Lactuca Sativa
• Flavor: Never Bitter!
• Preparation Ideas: Mix in a large bowl with oil, vinegar, salt and pepper
• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual
• Pelleted Seed Count: 200-300
• Fill Weight: 0.7 gram
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Growth Type: Loose leaf
• Growing Seasons: Summer/Fall
• Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Summer/Fall

Sow directly in the garden as early as the soil can be made fine and loose. Plant seeds every 2", covering firmly with soil. Thin plants to 6" apart when they display 2 or 3 true leaves. As plants begin to crowd, pick individual leaves regularly for use.

• Planting Depth: 0.25"
• Seed Spacing: Sow Organic Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce seeds roughly 6" apart in rows

Lettuce needs plenty of moisture. Also, fall crops may have to be started indoors since lettuce has a difficult time even germinating in hot weather. Transplant with care.