Simpson Elite Lettuce Seeds

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Simpson Elite Lettuce

SKU: LC19-250

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45 days. Lactuca sativa. Open Pollinated. Simpson Elite Lettuce. This early maturing plant produces excellent yields of flavorful leaf lettuce. The leaves are crumpled with curled outer leaves. Very attractive. One of the slowest bolting and earliest growing varieties on the market. Ideal for spring, early summer, and fall harvest. Drought Tolerant. Perfect for salads and garnishes. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 584330.

Lot No: R

Germination: 85%

Test Date: 06/24

Seeds Per Pound: 400,000

Plant Height: 5 to 10” Tall

Planting Season: Spring/Fall

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade

Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow

Loose Leaf Lettuce Lactuca sativa

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1/4 to 1/2"

70 F to 85 F

7 to 10 days

Partial Shade/Full Sun

Spring/Fall

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

N/A

18"

4 - 8"

30 - 70 days

Looseleaf Lettuce Seed Planting Information:

Looseleaf lettuce is the faster growing type and can be grown anywhere as long as you have composted soil. Lettuce grows best if planted indoors and transplanted outdoors in early spring. Lettuce does well in composted soil. It does not do well in clay soil. Plant your seeds indoors 3 to 6 weeks before setting outside. Lettuce will better tolerate heat if plants are well thinned and air can circulate around them. Spring planting should occur as soon as soil can be worked, and fall planting done around June or July. Plants grow 2 - 10" tall.

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile sandy soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant.

Water Requirements:

Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water well during dry and hot spells. Water in the morning only, on the side of the plants and not directly on the leaves.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use RootBlast, Vegetable Alive, and Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro periodically.

Harvest Tips:

With leaf lettuce, cut the outer leaves so new ones grow.

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From: Crissa | Date: 11/12/2017 4:12 AM

Great taste, fast growth.
Gets bitter in the heat.

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