Simpson Elite Lettuce Seeds (Lactuca sativa) Tender, bright green looseleaf lettuce. Early, dependable, and perfect for spring or fall harvests.

Minimum: 150+ Seeds

Crisp, Tender, and Dependably Delicious Looseleaf Lettuce

Grow garden-fresh greens with ease using Simpson Elite Lettuce Seeds—a modern improvement of the beloved Black Seeded Simpson. This fast-growing, bright green looseleaf variety is known for its tender texture, mild flavor, and excellent bolt resistance, making it a favorite among both beginner and experienced gardeners. Perfect for cool-season harvests, it thrives in early spring or fall gardens.

🌟 Why Grow Simpson Elite Lettuce?

• 💚 Bright Green Leaves – Crisp, frilly foliage perfect for fresh eating

• ⏱️ Early Maturity – One of the quickest lettuces to harvest

• 🔁 Cut-and-Come-Again – Regrows reliably after harvest

• 🌱 Cool-Season Favorite – Excellent for spring and fall sowing

• 🧺 Tender & Mild Flavor – Ideal for salads, wraps, and sandwiches

📏 Quick Facts:

• Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa

• Days to Maturity: 40–48 days

• Growth Habit: Looseleaf

• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

• Soil Needs: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil

• Spacing: 4–6 inches apart

• Row Spacing: 12–18 inches

• Watering: Keep consistently moist, especially in warmer weather

🌱 Growing Tips:

• Best sown directly in the garden when soil is 45–75°F

• Sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest

• Provide afternoon shade in warmer climates to reduce bolting

• Harvest outer leaves first, allowing inner leaves to continue growing

• Use floating row covers to deter pests like aphids and flea beetles

🥗 In the Kitchen:

• Adds bright color and crunch to garden salads

• Pairs well with citrus, vinaigrettes, and fresh herbs

• Great for lettuce wraps and sandwich greens

• Use in stir-fries for a tender, mild green

• Excellent base for spring mix blends

🌿 Reliable, Productive, and Delicious

Whether you're growing for your home kitchen, a farmstand, or market garden, Simpson Elite delivers a steady harvest of beautiful, mild-tasting lettuce that's as easy to grow as it is to love. Enjoy a crisp bite of garden goodness in just a few weeks—right from your own soil.