Ensure a rough distance of 7.92 inches (20.3 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) when sowing directly.

Ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant - Lettuce 'Black seeded simpson' is known for growing to a height of approximately 20.0 cm (that's 7.8 inches in imperial).

Your garden has full sun light which is ideal for Lettuce 'Black seeded simpson'.

Your garden has don't know soil - try to plant this plant in loam soil if possible for best results.

Remember to water often.

Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (4a) is within the ideal range for Lettuce 'Black seeded simpson'. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 9.

Lettuce 'Black seeded simpson' tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.2 and 6.8 meaning it does best in acidic soil.

Common Lettuce problems include Slugs, Snails, and Cucumber Mosaic Virus, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.

More information about Lettuce 'Black Seeded Simpson' (August 2010) is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Lettuce 'Black Seeded Simpson' (August 2010) Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.