Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce Seeds

Black Seeded Simpson is a heritage loose-leaf lettuce that produces large, ruffled heads of tender, lime green leaves. Mild, fast-growing, and unusually heat-tolerant for a leaf lettuce, it is a longtime favorite in American kitchen gardens.

At a glance

• Variety: Black Seeded Simpson lettuce
• Type: heirloom, non-GMO, loose-leaf
• Leaf: lime green, ruffled, tender
• Traits: fast-growing, heat-tolerant, productive
• Season: spring or fall
• Seeds per packet: minimum 2,000 seeds

Best for

• Continuous baby and full-leaf harvests
• Succession planting through the cool season
• Fresh salads and sandwiches
• Classic Southern-style wilted warm salads

How to grow

Direct sow in spring or fall for best production. Harvest outer leaves continuously or cut the whole head at once. Keep the bed evenly moist and in full sun for fast, tender growth.

Flavor profile

Mild, tender, and fresh, excellent raw or wilted with warm bacon grease and vinegar.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaw's Garden Supply is a family-run brand helping the next generation grow with nature, offering heirloom and non-GMO seeds for home gardeners.