Black Seeded Simpson Leaf Lettuce
Black Seeded Simpson Leaf lettuce is known for its tender, delicate leaves and sweet, mild flavor. It is a loose-leaf lettuce that grows in a rosette shape, with leaves that are typically light green in color and have a slightly crinkled appearance.
This lettuce variety is a popular choice for home gardeners and is also widely available at grocery stores and farmers markets. It is a cool-weather crop and thrives in temperate climates, making it a popular choice for early spring and fall planting.
In addition to its delicious flavor and tender texture, Black Seeded Simpson Leaf lettuce is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A and C, as well as iron and calcium. It is low in calories and high in fiber, making it a great choice for those looking to maintain a healthy diet.
Black Seeded Simpson Leaf lettuce is versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads and sandwiches to wraps and stir-fries. Its tender leaves are also perfect for making lettuce cups, which are a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional taco shells or bread.
- Growing Season: Year Round (in mild climates)
- Harvest Method: Grazing method, cut and come again, start harvesting as soon as there are 5 mature leaves (4-5" long)
- First Harvest: 2-4 weeks from initial planting (2 weeks during peak growing seasons, 4 weeks during cold winter months)
- Final Harvest: 5-8 weeks
- Best Planted Wall Placement: Any level
We grow with the seasons! So in most climates, you will be able to grow year round. Typically most lettuce can handle the cooler temperatures and tend to look for the shade in the hotter temperatures.
You want to be aware of the extreme temperature ranges in your region. If you follow the guidelines below, you will be safe:
COLD CLIMATES
- If you live in a location where the temperatures dip below freezing, then you will want to wait until night temperatures are in the 40's consistently.
- On the occasional dips into the 30's, you can cover with a sheet or bring them indoors for that time period. The breeze is good for plants and helps to keep bugs at bay so growing outdoors is optimal.
WARM CLIMATES:
- If you live where it reaches above 90 degrees consistently, you'll want to grow heat tolerant fruiting plants (tomatoes and peppers) and herbs (basil, mint, rosemary) primarily.
To find out what extreme temperatures your location experiences, check out the USDA zone for your region.
We always ship our organic seedlings at their peak for transplant which means they can be held before shipping. We typically ship plants according to the following schedule:
CA - ship Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
US states outside of CA - ship Mondays and Tuesdays.
Outside of US - we do not currently ship outside of the US.
For more information, refer to our shipping policy.
Don't worry we tend to over-communicate the details when it comes to logistics. You'll know when orders (both seedlings and other garden products) are shipped.
