Black Seeded Simpson is an heirloom Lactuca sativa from 1875 with light green frilly leaves and a loose head, dependable for early cutting.
Sow 1/4 inch deep outdoors in spring when soil reaches 50F, 1 inch apart. Sprouts in 4-10 days in 60-70F soil. Thin to 6-12 inches. Sow every 2-3 weeks for longer harvest.
Features
Small leaves can be harvested very early
Cut whole heads or snip individual leaves
Packet plants a 25-foot single row
Type: Loose-leaf, heirloom
Seed count: 300 seeds
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch deep
Days to maturity: 46 days
Starting indoors: 3-4 weeks before planting outside, 2-3 seeds per cell
