Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce Seeds Overview
Grow your own Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce (Lactuca sativa), a cherished heirloom variety known for its bright green, tender, and crinkled leaves. This fast-growing lettuce matures early, making it ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Its mild, sweet flavor and crisp texture enhance any dish. The cut-and-come-again growth habit allows for continuous harvesting throughout the season by simply cutting the outer leaves.
Key Features
- Crisp and tender leaves perfect for salads, wraps, and sandwiches
- Fast-growing and early-maturing, ready to harvest in 40-50 days
- Heat-tolerant and slow to bolt, suitable for warm weather
- Cut-and-come-again variety for continuous harvest
- Suitable for containers, raised beds, and traditional gardens
- Heirloom and non-GMO, preserving classic lettuce qualities
Growing Information
Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce thrives in well-draining, fertile soil with moderate watering to keep the soil evenly moist. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and has a loose-leaf, upright growth habit. This variety is adaptable to small spaces, making it a great choice for container gardening as well as raised beds and traditional garden plots.