Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce (300+ Seeds)

Description

Black Seeded Simpson is a Butterhead type of Lettuce. It strikes the right balance between crisp and tender texture, a flavor that is refreshing and sweet, and appealing to the eye. Black Seeded Simpson is an old heirloom variety that thrives during Georgia’s Cold Season.

Lettuce has two growing seasons in Georgia. The Spring Season Crop, where Lettuce is started in Winter/Early Spring and harvested into the Late Spring and Early Summer. The Fall Season Crop, where Romaine Lettuce is started in Summer/Late Summer and harvested into the Early Winter.

Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce thrives between the temperatures of 35 degrees and 75 degrees. It is frost tolerant, surviving temperatures as low as 20 degrees. Lettuce can handle warm temperatures during the day (low to mid 80’s), as long as temperatures at night remain cooler.

Seed Pack contains 300+ Seeds.

Lettuce is a great source for Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, Fiber, and much more!

Sun Exposure: Full Sun (at least 5 hours of Sunlight)

Frost Tolerant?: Yes (Temperatures as low as 20 degrees)

Heirloom?: Yes

Days Until Harvest/Maturity: 60-80

Planting Depth: No more than ¼”

Distance Between Rows: 2.5 Feet

Distance Between Plants: 10 inches

Recommended Planting Dates:

Do not feel restricted to planting exclusively within the following date ranges. These dates are only a recommendation for best results based upon our experience, research, & best practices.

North Georgia: February 1 through June 15 AND August 1 through December 15

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): February 1 through April 1
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): August 1 through September 15

Central Georgia: January 15 through June 1 AND August 15 through December 15

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): January 15 through March 15
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): August 15 through October 1

South Georgia: January 1 through May 15 AND September 1 through December 31

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): January 1 through March 10
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): September 1 through October 15

Coastal Georgia: October 1 THROUGH April 30

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): January 1 through March 1
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): September 1 through October 31

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