Leaf Lettuce Simpson Elite (48 Days)

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.