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Simpson Elite
LettuceLactuca sativa 'Simpson Elite'
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–11
- 45 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
An improved version of the classic Black Seeded Simpson, this loose-leaf lettuce offers exceptional heat tolerance and slower bolting. The bright green, deeply frilled leaves create a beautiful, productive plant that keeps producing tender leaves for weeks. Perfect for cut-and-come-again harvesting in warm weather when other lettuces struggle.
Planting
Direct sow from early spring through late summer. Sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Light covering of soil as seeds need some light to germinate.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, flea beetles, leaf miners. Common diseases: Downy mildew, bottom rot, lettuce mosaic virus.