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Lettuce Merveille des Quatre Saisons Seeds – Year-Round Greens for Planting

Lettuce Merveille des Quatre Saisons Seeds – Year-Round Greens for Planting

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How to Sow and Plant

Prepare well‑drained, fertile garden soil. Sow seeds directly outdoors when the soil is workable (cool conditions) or indoors 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Lightly cover seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the seedbed consistently moist for best germination. Succession sow every few weeks for continuous harvest.

How to Grow

Provide full sun to partial shade. Keep soil evenly moist – not waterlogged – to prevent bitterness and premature bolting. Mulch around seedlings to retain moisture and control weeds. In hot weather, provide shade to avoid bolting. Thin plants to recommended spacing once they have established.

Tips

Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for continual harvest

Harvest outer leaves early for baby greens

Water consistently to keep leaves tender and sweet

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Butterhead lettuce

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Compact rosette

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Late season

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Lettuce Merveille des Quatre Saisons Seeds – Year-Round Greens for Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Non‑GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Leafy Vegetable

Lettuce Merveille des Quatre Saisons is a classic French heirloom lettuce prized for its tender, crisp leaves edged with rich red‑bronze hues and bright green centers. Known as the “Marvel of Four Seasons,” it can be grown almost year‑round in many climates, performing best in cool weather and offering continuous harvests with succession sowing. Its attractive appearance and mild, sweet taste make it perfect for fresh salads and kitchen use, while its versatility makes it suitable for beds and containers alike.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Cool / All Seasons

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Leaf Heads

plant-height

Plant Height

8–12 in

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun / Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Consistent Moist

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

2–11

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

10–12 in

planting-depth

Planting Depth

¼ in

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000110371

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Lettuce 'Merveille des Quatre Saisons' a popular lettuce variety?

Lettuce 'Merveille des Quatre Saisons' is admired for its attractive green leaves with rich red-bronze edges, tender texture, and dependable harvests, making it a popular choice for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and kitchen gardens.

Where can Lettuce 'Merveille des Quatre Saisons' be grown?

It grows well in garden beds, raised beds, vegetable plots, and containers with fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.

When are Lettuce 'Merveille des Quatre Saisons' leaves ready to harvest?

The leaves can be harvested once they reach a suitable size while remaining crisp and tender. Harvest timing may vary depending on growing conditions and whether individual leaves or full heads are preferred.

How can Lettuce 'Merveille des Quatre Saisons' be used in the kitchen?

The harvested leaves are suitable for fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, lettuce cups, and a variety of homemade dishes.

Does regular harvesting encourage continued leaf production?

Yes, harvesting the outer leaves regularly while leaving the center of the plant intact may encourage continuous new leaf growth under suitable growing conditions. Entire heads may also be harvested when fully developed.

Can Lettuce 'Merveille des Quatre Saisons' be grown in containers?

Yes, it grows successfully in containers with nutrient-rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil and adequate sunlight, making it well suited for patios, balconies, window boxes, and other small-space gardens.