
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
Butterhead lettuce
Growth Habit
Compact rosette
Bloom Season
Late season
Flavour Profile
Mild
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Non‑GMO
Plant Type
Leafy Vegetable
Planting Season
Cool / All Seasons
Fruit Size
Leaf Heads
Plant Height
8–12 in
Light Requirement
Full Sun / Partial Shade
Water Needs
Consistent Moist
Hardiness Zones
2–11
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
10–12 in
Planting Depth
¼ in
Growing Conditions
Cool
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Lettuce 'Merveille des Quatre Saisons' a popular lettuce variety?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.