Henderson's Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce lettuce
Lactuca sativa 'Hendersons Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce'
USDA zones9 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 inches tall12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Henderson's Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce' lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Henderson's Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce') is a vegetable for food gardens, containers, and borders. It is typically grown as an annual. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows about 12 inches tall and wide, so it fits easily in a pot. Bees and butterflies visit it.
Pairs well with Beet/chard, Candy carrot, Garlic, and Dill.