Lactuca sativa
‘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. Plants grow up to 8″ tall and 10″ wide. Botanical Interests’® Black Seeded Simpson Leaf Lettuce Seeds are USDA Organic and have been verified by The Non-GMO Project.
This packet sows up to 184 feet.
21-40 days to maturity.
Outdoors: Sow 2-4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–70°F.
For Successive Sowings: Sow every 3 weeks until 4-6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In mild climates, sow in fall and winter for cool season harvests.
Indoors: Sow 4-6 weeks before your average last frost date, and in summer when soil temperatures are too warm (above 80°F) to germinate lettuce seed.
What is an heirloom seed?
An heirloom variety is one that has been passed down from generation to generation. Generally, the variety must have been around for at least 50 years. They are open-pollinated, which means they have been exposed to natural pollination methods like insects or winds. They aren’t hybrids or genetically modified.
