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Butterhead lettuce 'Marvel of Four Seasons'

Lactuca sativa var. capitata

'Marvel of Four Seasons' is a Butterhead lettuce variety in the Lettuce genus with a scientific name of Lactuca sativa var. capitata. Marvel of Four Seasons is a variety of heirloom Butterhead lettuce .

Stunning reddish leaves flaunting cranberry red tips with excellent flavor. Heirloom. Medium to large heads 8" – 12" in diameter.

This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Marvel of Four Seasons normally grows to a max height of 7.8 inches (20.0 cm metric).

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How to grow Butterhead lettuce 'Marvel of Four Seasons'

  • Partial Sun

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  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Marvel of Four Seasons is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Marvel of Four Seasons are Zone 4 and Zone 9. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.2 and 6.8 as Marvel of Four Seasons likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Marvel of Four Seasons from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between Butterhead lettuce plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Marvel of Four Seasons about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Marvel of Four Seasons

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Marvel of Four Seasons is a tender plant.

Harvesting Marvel of Four Seasons

Butterhead lettuce 'Marvel of Four Seasons' information

How long does Marvel of Four Seasons take to grow?

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