Simpson Elite Lettuce is a prized variety belonging to the Asteraceae family; it is known for its vibrant green leaves and tender texture. This loose-leaf lettuce offers a sweet and mild flavor, making it an excellent addition to salads and sandwiches. Its leaves are crisp and curly, providing an appealing visual and textural element to any dish.
Not only is it easy to grow, but Simpson Elite Lettuce is also resistant to bolting, ensuring a prolonged harvest period. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for small gardens and container planting; it is an excellent choice for urban gardeners with limited space. Enhance your garden with Simpson Elite Lettuce and enjoy fresh, homegrown greens with ease.
- 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.
