Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce
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| Tags |
Lettuce, Black-Seeded-Simpson, Black-Seeded-Simpson-Lettuce |
| Binomial Name |
Lactuca sativa L.
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| Description |
Black-Seeded Simpson lettuce is a popular ruffled leaf lettuce with tender leaves that have outstanding flavor. Lettuce is a good source of vitamin A and potassium, as well as a minor source for several other vitamins and nutrients. Scientific research into the genetic modification of lettuce is ongoing, with over 85 field trials taking place between 1992 and 2005 in the European Union and United States to test modifications allowing greater herbicide tolerance, greater resistance to insects and fungi and slower bolting patterns. Thankfully, however, genetically modified lettuce is not currently used in commercial agriculture.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lettuce
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| Sun Requirements |
Full Sun
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| Growing Degree Days |
48 days
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| Sowing Method |
Water Down
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| Spread (diameter) |
13 centimeters
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| Row Spacing |
15 centimeters
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| Height |
18 centimeters
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