Lettuce: Lactuca Sativa, 'Black-Seeded Simpson'
Botanical name: Lactuca Sativa, 'Black-Seeded Simpson'
Common name: lettuce
Planted
2
times
at a glance
| Soil: | damp, neutral, loam |
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| Sun: | |
| Zones: | 1a thru 11a |
| Care: |
average
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| Lifespan: |
annual
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| Category: | |
| Attributes: |
edible |
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description for "Lettuce: Lactuca Sativa, 'Black-Seeded Simpson'"
Lactuca Sativa 'Black-Seeded Simpson' was introduced in 1850. This well traveled variety still earns praise for its bright green, sweet tasting, large, and crumbled leaves. The succulent inner leaves of 'Black-Seeded Simpson' are nearly self-blanching. Stands up to the heat and drought. Slow bolter, never bitter, yet early and adaptable. Important salad mix variety. Planting depth: surface. Days to germination: 5-10 days. 50-55 days to maturity.
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