| Common Name | Lettuce Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Latin Name | Lactuca sativa |
| Top Category | Leaf Lettuce |
| Flavor Profile | Mild |
| Growing Conditions | Heat Tolerant, Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Harvest Advantages | Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Leafy Vegetable |
| Plant Height | 10" |
| Planting Season | Autumn, Spring |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
Simpson Elite
Lettuce Seed
Medium light-green color; crumpled, curled leaves. Simpson Elite is long standing, can be harvested 30 to 45 days longer than Black Seeded Simpson. Excellent flavor, never bitter, and very heat tolerant. New Mosiac virus tested seed production. Hard to find variety.
| Days to Maturity | 48 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 6" - 7" |
| Planting Depth | 1/8” |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow, Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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