Vegetable Description: This heirloom variety is popular with many home gardeners! Black Seeded Simpson quickly produces an abundance of light-green lightly crumpled juicy leaves. The large upright plants are widely adapted and tolerant to heat, drought and frost. Approximately 50 days to maturity. Average water needs. Water regularly, but do not overwater.

Vegetable Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa

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Vegetable Duration: Annual

Vegetable Days to Maturity: 50

Vegetable Seeds Per Oz: 20500

Vegetable Height: 6” to 12”

Vegetable Spacing: 1” to 2”

Vegetable Planting: Direct sow outside in early spring. Can be fall planted. Plant about 1/2” to 1” apart and 1/8“ below soil surface. Rows should be spaced at 12”-18” apart.

Vegetable Seed Saving: Allow seed heads to dry on plants; then remove heads, break them open, and collect seeds. Clean and dry the seeds before storage in cool dry conditions.