Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce Seeds
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Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce Seeds
Black Seeded Simpson lettuce, a true gem among garden greens, offers a delightful tapestry of bright, apple-green leaves. This heirloom variety, renowned for its crisp texture and mild, sweet flavor, is a visual and culinary delight. One of the most charming aspects of this lettuce is its resilience and adaptability. It matures quickly, often ready for harvest in just 40 to 50 days, and can be grown in both spring and fall, tolerating mild frost with grace. Whether you choose to pluck the outer leaves for a continuous harvest or wait for the full, radiant head to develop, Black Seeded Simpson lettuce will reward you with its tender, succulent leaves. This variety is not only a feast for the eyes but also a testament to the simple pleasures of gardening.
- QTY: 500
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/8"
- Germination Temperature: 40-65
- Days to Germination: 2-14
- Row Spacing: 12"
- Plant Spacing: 8"
- 100' Row Yield: 80 lb
- Sun: Full
- Harvest time: 68 days
How to Save Seeds
Lettuce is a self pollinator, so you can grow different varieties 50 ft apart. Lettuce needs to be about 2 inches tall when the cold weather moves in so planting will largely depend upon location. The plants are them mulched heavy until next year when they will begin to bolt upwards. Once they do bolt the lettuce can no longer be eaten as it will be bitter. The plant sends forth a stalk into the air 4 to 5 ft high. Then flowers appear and continue to open for over a month and then the seeds also start coming in. Watch the plant for feathery seeds and then collect them by shaking over a paper bag.