Lettuce – Black-Seeded Simpson – Select Organic

Everyday price: $5.25 per packet.
Mix & Match: Any Eden Seeds + Select Organic packets — 4–9 packets $4.95 each; 10+ packets $4.50 each.

A classic looseleaf lettuce with large, broad, frilled light-green leaves. Eden Seeds notes that Black-Seeded Simpson handles extreme conditions well while retaining its sweetness.

Packet: 200 seeds.

Certified Organic: Select Organic, ACO 10457.

Growing notes: Lettuce prefers rich, well-drained soil close to neutral pH. It generally dislikes very hot conditions but can tolerate some shade.

Sowing guide: Plant 20–30cm apart, rows 35–50cm apart, sow about 0.6cm deep. Best soil temperature 8–27°C.

When to plant in Australia:
Tropics: Feb–Nov
Subtropics: all year
Mild: all year
Cold/Frost: Sep–May

Maturity: Approximately 40–65 days. Eden Seeds recommends autumn and spring sowing.

Source: Eden Seeds variety and growing information for Lettuce – Black-Seeded Simpson. Featured image is representative of looseleaf lettuce growth form.