48 DAYS
Lactuca sativa
The Leaf Lettuce Simpson Elite is an improved Black Seeded Simpson type known for its rapid growth and exceptional bolt resistance. This high-performing variety offers gardeners the ability to harvest fresh lettuce over a prolonged period, achieving yields that can extend beyond 45 days, making it a reliable choice for continuous salads throughout the season.
Size: Mature plants typically reach a height of 10 to 12 in. with a loose, leafy structure.
Yield: A generous harvest with approximately 900 seeds per gram, allowing for multiple cuttings.
Taste: Crisp, tender leaves with a mild, sweet flavour that is perfect for salads and sandwiches.
How to use: Ideal for fresh salads, garnishes, and sandwiches. Goes well with a variety of dressings.
Planting tips: Sow seeds outdoors as soon as weather and soil conditions permit. Cover lightly with soil, spacing seeds 6 to 7 per 1 ft. of row. Ensure average garden soil and full sun for optimal growth.
Harvest tips: Begin harvesting when leaves are large enough to eat, thinning to a spacing of 8 in. apart once plants have reached about 2 in. high. Regular cutting encourages a continuous fresh crop.
Pelleted seed.
