Lettuce 'Simpson's Curled'

Enjoys a partial sun position in your garden and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Simpson's Curled is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Planting Simpson's Curled in loamy soil with a ph of between 6.2 and 6.8 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Aim to sow 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Simpson's Curled about 60 days before your last frost date.

As Simpson's Curled is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Simpson's Curled about 45 days before your last frost date.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early autumn.