{"product_id":"botanical-interests-lettuce-leaf-black-seeded-simpson-seeds-750-mg","title":"Lettuce Black Seeded Simpson Organic Seeds 750mg - Botanical Interests Heirloom Leaf Lettuce for Salads","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBotanical Interests Black Seeded Simpson - Classic Organic Heirloom Leaf Lettuce Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow crisp, tender salad greens with a time-tested favorite\u003c\/strong\u003e using Botanical Interests Black Seeded Simpson Organic Lettuce Seeds. This \u003cem\u003ebeloved heirloom variety\u003c\/em\u003e has been a garden staple since the 1850s, producing abundant, frilly light green leaves with exceptional flavor and texture perfect for fresh salads and sandwiches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Heirloom Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Time-tested favorite since the 1850s with proven performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA organic, non-GMO seeds for chemical-free gardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrisp, Tender Leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green, frilly leaves with mild, sweet flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slower to bolt than many leaf lettuces in warm weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready to harvest in as little as 45 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut-and-Come-Again:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest outer leaves for continuous production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for beginning gardeners and children's gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool Season Crop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for spring and fall planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows well in pots and small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botanical Interests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Seeded Simpson (Lactuca sativa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic, heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #3025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf lettuce (loose-leaf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frilly, crinkled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45-50 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade in hot climates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season crop; prefers temperatures 60-70°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to 6-8 inches apart for full heads, or 2-4 inches for baby greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0-7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates light frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in early spring 2-4 weeks before last frost, or in late summer for fall harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amend soil with compost for rich, fertile growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1\/4 inch deep or surface sow and lightly cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds germinate in 7-10 days at 60-70°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart (use thinnings in salads)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist; 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