{"product_id":"lettuce-seeds-black-seeded-simpson","title":"LETTUCE Seeds, Black Seeded Simpson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Seeded Simpson Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Black Seeded Simpson')\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic heirloom, open-pollinated loose-leaf lettuce with light green, frilly, crisp leaves. One of the earliest and most reliable lettuces, it is ideal for cut-and-come-again harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lactuca sativa 'Black Seeded Simpson'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated loose-leaf lettuce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained, organic-rich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 12 inches; sow shallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut-and-come-again salad leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandwiches and wraps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers and early spring sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick succession crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow shallowly in fertile, well-drained soil, spacing plants 6 to 12 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist to prevent bitterness and bolting. Provide afternoon shade in warm weather. Pick outer leaves as needed for a long harvest. One of the fastest lettuces from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMild, sweet, and crisp with tender, frilly leaves and no bitterness when grown in cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"1 gram","offer_id":50304496042262,"sku":"C-160-9112297","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/LETTUCE_Seeds_Black_Seeded_Simpson.jpg?v=1764612074","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/lettuce-seeds-black-seeded-simpson","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}