Discover SEM. BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON ORGANIC LETTUCE, an organic lettuce variety renowned for its tender leaves and mild flavor. Designed for urban gardeners and small gardens alike, this organic seed offers easy, fast cultivation suitable for all growing seasons, from balconies to large greenhouses.

What makes this variety unique

• Organic and untreated: organic seeds, cultivated and packaged according to environmentally friendly practices.
• Generous and delicate leaves: a tender-leaf lettuce perfect for salads, sandwiches, and bowls, with a crisp texture and mild taste.
• Flexible harvesting: ideal for successive harvests (baby leaf and cut-and-come-again lettuce), allowing you to obtain fresh leaves over an extended period without repeated replanting.
• Versatile cultivation: suitable for growing in pots, planters, and garden beds. Perfect for beginner gardeners and experienced growers looking for a reliable variety.
• Reliable germination and fast growth, even in domestic conditions, with vigorous plants that take up little space and adapt to successive sowings.

How to grow SEM. BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON ORGANIC LETTUCE

• Sowing and conditions: sow directly into the ground or in pots, in full sun to partial shade. Low-maintenance, it thrives in light, fresh soil.
• Spacing and rows: space plants approximately 20 to 25 cm apart to encourage uniform growth and well-formed leaves. Rows can be closer together to optimize space on a balcony.
• Germination: expect an average of 7 to 14 days for the first cotyledons to appear at temperatures around 18–22°C.
• Watering and maintenance: keep the soil slightly moist without overwatering. Stable humidity helps prevent bolting and bitter stems.
• Harvesting: begin harvesting leaves when they reach the desired size, by cutting at ground level or by taking only the outer leaves to encourage new growth.

Ideal for whom and when to use it

This organic variety is perfect for quick harvests in micro-gardening and on balconies, but also for gardeners who want reliable outdoor lettuce. It is suitable for daily fresh salads, homemade sandwiches, and light recipes where the freshness of the leaves is key. Ideal for beginners who want quick success and for gourmets who appreciate delicate and flavorful leafy lettuce.

Practical tips and added value

• Combine SEM. BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON ORGANIC LETTUCE with other varieties for staggered harvests and varied salads throughout the season.
• To optimize your successive sowings, sow every two weeks and harvest gradually to obtain mature and tender leaves at different stages.
• Store seeds in a cool, dry place. After opening, close the sachet tightly to preserve germination and flavor.

Choosing SEM. BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON ORGANIC LETTUCE means opting for a reliable organic lettuce, suitable for home cultivation, which delivers tasty harvests without compromising on quality or the environment.