Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce Seeds - 1g Heirloom Fast-Growing Salad Green

Black Seeded Simpson is a classic heirloom leaf lettuce prized for its quick growth and tender, mild-flavored leaves. This loose-leaf variety produces bright green, slightly crinkled foliage that is perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Its rapid maturity makes it a favorite for spring and fall gardens, and it performs well in containers or garden beds.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced gardener, Black Seeded Simpson offers reliable performance and a continuous harvest if you pick leaves as needed. Its adaptability and pleasant texture have made it a staple in American gardens for generations.

Plant Features

• Heirloom loose-leaf lettuce with bright green, frilled leaves
• Fast-growing and ready for harvest in about 45 days
• Tender, mild flavor ideal for fresh salads
• Bolts later than many other lettuce varieties
• Excellent for cut-and-come-again harvesting

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Loose-leaf rosette
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10 (grown as an annual)
• Days to Maturity: 45-55 days
• Spacing: 6-8 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Black Seeded Simpson lettuce seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or in late summer for a fall crop. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep and keep the soil evenly moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7-14 days. Thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart to allow room for growth. For a continuous supply, sow small batches every 2-3 weeks.

Provide consistent moisture and mulch to keep the soil cool, which helps delay bolting. Harvest outer leaves first or cut the entire plant about an inch above the soil line for a second growth. Lettuce prefers cooler weather and may become bitter in hot temperatures, so provide afternoon shade in warmer climates.

What's Included

1 gram of Black Seeded Simpson lettuce seeds. This is an heirloom, open-pollinated variety suitable for home gardens.