Merveille des Quatre Saisons Lettuce, 1885 Heirloom

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Merveille des Quatre Saisons Lettuce, 1885 Heirloom | $4

Merveille des Quatre Saisons is a lettuce that can be used in all 4 season. It loves the cool weather but was also one of the first lettuces recognized for summer production. This historic French variety was described in Vilmorin's "The Vegetable Garden (1885)" as ... a pretty reddish bibb-type rosette with a crisp texture and excellent flavori" The dark red color develops best in cool spring or autumn weather. Butterhead, 60 days.  We love this lettuce and will do our best to always have it in stock. 

Characteristics: 

  • Heirloom, Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO
  • Leaves are tinged with red
  • Holds well in heat, best color in cool seasons
  • Bibb or Butterhead lettuce
  • 60 days
  • ~250 seeds per packet 

Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

  • Direct Seed 1" apart
  • Plant 1/4" deep
  • Germinate 7-14 days
  • Thin: 10-12" Apart

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