Lettuce Leaf – Black Seeded Simpson Seeds – Organic

Botanical Interests – Lettuce Leaf – Black Seeded Simpson Seeds – Organic

$3.49

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Description

A garden favorite since 1850, 'Black Seeded Simpson' lettuce is cherished for its quality, texture, and flavor. This fast-growing variety features crinkled, light green leaves with frilly edges that can be harvested as baby greens in just 3 weeks or as full-sized leaves in just over a month. Known for its ability to withstand hot, dry conditions and light frosts, this lettuce is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a hardy, reliable crop. The crisp, almost white leaves at the plant's center, when allowed to reach full maturity, add a delightful touch to any dish.

This packet sows up to 184 feet. 660 seeds.


Variety Info:

 

Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
Days to Maturity: 21 – 40 days
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Unknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Plant Dimensions: 8″ tall, 10″ wide
Variety Information: Crinkled, 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.


Sowing Info:

 

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 Inside: 4 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 ½” tall, thin to 1 every 10″


Growing Info:

 

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.