Lettuce 'Merveille des quatre saisons'

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Merveille des quatre saisons is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Planting Merveille des quatre saisons in loamy soil with a ph of between 6.2 and 6.8 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

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 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 Merveille des quatre saisons about 60 days before your last frost date.

As Merveille des quatre saisons is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Merveille des quatre saisons about 45 days before your last frost date.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early autumn.

Territorial sells this variety as “Continuity.” According to Heritage Harvest Seed, this variety was described by Vilmorin pre-1885.

Merveille des 4 Saisons, meraviglia

Continuity, Marvel of four seasons, Wonder of four seasons, Besson rouge