Lettuce 'Black Seeded Simpson'
Lettuce 'Black Seeded Simpson' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
An heirloom lettuce popular for over 150 years for its light green, ruffled tender leaves and delicate flavour. The large upright plants are widely adapted and tolerant to heat, drought and frost. Loose leaf lettuces are useful to 'cut and come again', as you can just pick leaves as required. Keep the plants mulched so the leaves stay clean. Days to harvest: 50 full size.
Product: Lettuce 'Black Seeded Simpson'
Product type: SEED (250)
Botanical name: Lactuca sativa
Black Seeded Simpson' is an heirloom lettuce popular for over 150 years for its light green, ruffled tender leaves and delicate flavour. The large upright plants are widely adapted and tolerant to heat, drought and frost. Loose leaf lettuces are useful to 'cut and come again', as you can just pick leaves as required. Keep the plants mulched so the leaves stay clean.
Plant type: Fast growing annual
Plant height: 15 – 25 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 5 - 26°C soil temp; seed will fail to germinate over 30°C
Temperate: Spring, summer and autumn
Subtropical: Sow all year, except for very hot periods
Tropical: April - July
Germination: 4 - 10 days
Depth: 5 mm deep, requires light to germinate
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Direct into garden bed or seedling tray
Soil type: Fertile well-drained soil pH 6 - 7.5
Rows: 30 cm apart
Details: Keep moisture constant, drying out will trigger bolting; avoid watering in the heat of the day; growing under shade-cloth is beneficial in hot areas
Harvest: 50 days full size
Suitable for hot and humid: Suitable for hot and humid growing conditions
250 seeds per packet
Lactuca sativa
Fast growing annual
Lettuce 'Black Seeded Simpson'
An heirloom lettuce popular for over 150 years for its light green, ruffled tender leaves and delicate flavour. The large upright plants are widely adapted and tolerant to heat, drought and frost. Loose leaf lettuces are useful to 'cut and come again', as you can just pick leaves as required. Keep the plants mulched so the leaves stay clean. Days to harvest: 50 full size.