High Mowing Organic Seeds Simpson Lettuce
Best resilient lettuce for gardeners seeking reliable, year-round harvests.
This is the ultimate workhorse for the home gardener who wants a steady supply of greens without the fuss. While it lacks the complex flavor profiles of boutique heirloom varieties, its unmatched resilience and rapid growth make it the most reliable way to keep your salad bowl full from spring through fall.
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Who it's for
- Impatient gardeners wanting a quick harvest
- Succession planters looking for fast, consistent crop cycles
- Home cooks seeking a continuous supply of fresh greens
- Beginner gardeners needing a reliable, easy-to-grow variety
- Small-space growers maximizing yield from individual plants
- Organic gardeners growing in unpredictable spring climates
Who should skip it
- Salad lovers who prefer a firm, crunchy texture
- Bulk harvesters requiring long-lasting refrigerator shelf life
- Urban gardeners struggling with heavy slug or aphid pressure
- Busy meal preppers needing greens that store for days
- Gardeners without the time for active pest management
- Foodies seeking bold, complex, or bitter flavor profiles
Performance breakdown
Harvest Versatility
Seamlessly transitions from tender baby greens to crisp full heads.
Environmental Resilience
Reliably withstands heat, drought, and light frost across multiple seasons.
Growth Speed
Rapid maturity allows for quick turnarounds in your home garden.
Disease Resistance
Intermediate protection against common blights ensures a more consistent yield.
Culinary Utility
Savoyed leaf texture excels at gripping dressings for better salads.
Planting Adaptability
Highly flexible variety thrives in diverse soil and climate conditions.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Lactuca sativa
Maturity
28 days (baby) - 45 days (full size)
Planting Depth
1/8 inch (0.3175 cm)
Soil pH Requirement
6.2-6.8
Disease Resistance
Intermediate Resistance to Downy Mildew, Tip Burn, Lettuce Drop
Row Spacing
0.75 inches (1.905 cm)
Plant Spacing
8 inches (20.32 cm)
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Is Organic
true
Days to Maturity
45.0 days
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