Fast, fresh, and ready to harvest!
Black Seeded Simpson is a time-tested heirloom that grows like a dream and tastes even better. With its light green, crinkled leaves and crisp texture, this lettuce is perfect for gardeners who love quick rewards and fresh salads straight from the soil.
Variety: Black Seeded Simpson (Lactuca sativa)
Growth Habit: Cool-season annual
Height: 8–12 inches
Flavor Profile: Mild, crisp, and refreshing
Color: Light green, ruffled leaves
Planting Conditions: Direct sow or transplant in full sun
Harvest Timeline: Ready in 40–50 days
Uses: Ideal for baby greens, sandwiches, and cut-and-come-again harvesting
Fun Fact: This variety has been a garden favorite since the 1800s thanks to its speed, flavor, and reliability.
Black Seeded Simpson is the kind of lettuce that keeps on giving. Its tender leaves are perfect for snipping young and tossing into salads, or letting grow for a fuller harvest. Whether you’re layering it into sandwiches or mixing it into a fresh bowl of greens, this lettuce brings a crisp bite and a touch of old-fashioned charm to your meals.
To Full Size or Baby Greens
🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun with moist, fertile soil helps this lettuce thrive.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep, spacing 4–6 inches apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep soil evenly moist, lettuce loves consistent hydration.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 6–8 inches apart for full heads or harvest young leaves continuously.
✂️ Harvest: Snip outer leaves for ongoing harvest or cut whole heads when mature.
