Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce

Seed Count: Approx. 500 seeds Days to Maturity: 45 Days Description: Black Seeded Simpson lettuce was first introduced in the late 1800s, and is still one of the most delicately tender loose leaf varieties around.  This heirloom's juicy sweet leaves are perfect for salads and sandwiches.  The large plants sit upright with its appealing, light green, curly, wide leaves that boast amazing flavor too!  Black Seeded Simpson has adapted to many climates, and is perfect for spring sowing.  It's pretty heat, drought, and frost tolerant, and did well in South Florida.  However, as with other lettuces, I still wouldn't plant it when you know the summer heat will roll in.  This loose leaf variety bears early, and is extremely productive, making it great for small space gardens and container growing.  Plus, you'll be able to harvest baby greens from this variety in less than a month! How To Grow Sowing:  Lettuces grow best in cool weather, so the first crop can be direct sown when the soil temper