McKenzie Lettuce Early Curled Simpson Seeds

Lettuce Early Curled Simpson is a popular loose-leaf variety that produces large, light green, crinkled leaves in a compact rosette. It’s quick to grow, tender and mild, and handles warm spells better than many other lettuce types—perfect for steady salad harvests.

Why you’ll love it:

• Fast-growing loose-leaf lettuce for quick harvests
• Light green, frilly leaves with tender, mild flavour
• Withstands hot weather better than many lettuce types
• Great for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable (leaf lettuce)
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Requirements: Moderate to high; keep soil evenly moist
• Germination: ~7–10 days
• Days to Harvest: ~45 days (baby leaves sooner)
• Height: ~20–30 cm (8–12 in)

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Open pollinated heirloom
• Approximate Seed Count: ~1800–1900 seeds (varies by packet)
• Special Characteristics: Loose-leaf rosette; heat tolerant; tender, mild flavour

Suggested Uses:
Sow seeds directly outdoors as soon as soil can be worked, then repeat every 1–2 weeks for continuous harvests. Lightly cover seed, keep soil consistently moist, and harvest outer leaves as needed or cut the whole rosette. Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and wraps.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.