Henderson's Black Seed Lettuce
Grow it Forward Heirloom Plant
Germ
7-10 days
Depth
¼ to ½ in
Spacing
1 in
Row Spacing
18 in
Sunlight
Part Shade/Full Sun
Planting Time
Spring/Fall
Harvest
30-70 days
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Care instructions
60 days. Introduced in the 1870's by Peter Henderson & Co. Sweet and tender leaves, light yellow-green; very popular.
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An Old World crop that requires cooler temperatures to grow really well. Plants may benefit from a few hours of afternoon shade in hottest summer weather. Sow seed on soil surface and rake in lightly or otherwise barely cover, but not too deeply. Do not allow seedbed to get dry. Thin gradually, enjoying the thinnings in an early salad or two.
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