Days To Maturity:  45
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Spacing, Row:   12-18 inches
Spacing, Plant:   8-12 inches
Light:  Sunny Location

SOWING:  Lettuce is hardy and can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked.  Can be direct seeded, 3 seeds every 8 inches in rows 12-18 inches apart, as  early as the soil can be worked or grown indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting outdoors.  Cover seed lightly with about 1/8 inch of fine soil, and firm soil gently.

THIN young seedlings to one plant per spot.

TIPS & SUGGESTIONS: Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh lettuce.   Seeds germinate even at low 40-degree F soil temperature, but poorly above 75-85-degree F

LETTUCE
Black Seed Simpson (45 Days)
Lactuca sativa

HEIRLOOM. Hugely Popular for over 150 years. A favorite of gardeners for years. Ready earliest of all. Fast growing, large heads of light green frilly leaves are crisp and delicately flavored. Dependable. Heat tolerant. A good continuous cutting lettuce. This leaf lettuce can be planted in ALL zones. Best for early spring and fall crops.