Black Seeded Simpson is the most popular loose-leaf lettuce for home gardens everywhere! Its frilled and crumpled leaves are attractive, crisp, and appetizing. Add this cool weather crop to your garden for vigorous lettuce growth. What is Sow Easy? Sow Easy seed is coated with a safe and all natural seed coating made from a high-quality blend of clay, lime and perlite making the seed easier to handle and plant. The coating around the seed is tinted with food grade coloring for increased visibility when planting. Latin Name: Lactuca sativa Seed Type: Open Pollinated Online Code: 141477 Product Weight: 250 seeds Plant Type: Vegetable Flavor: Never bitter Days to Harvest: 60 to 75 days Days to Seed Germination: 7 to 10 days Seed Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2") Row Spacing: 45 cm (18") Plant Spacing: 15 cm (6") Best Container Size: 12"+ Planting Instructions: Sow directly in the garden once danger of frost has passed. How To Grow: Lettuce Black Seeded Simpson (Sow Easy) Preparation Ideas: Mix in a large bowl with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.