Merveilles des Quatre Saisons Lettuce

Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa 'Merveilles des Quatre Saisons'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

1-12

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Merveilles des Quatre Saisons Lettuce plant details

Merveilles des Quatre Saisons Lettuce is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Merveilles des Quatre Saisons Lettuce

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: culinary, easy-to-grow, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Merveilles des Quatre Saisons Lettuce

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Marvel of the 4 seasons, indeed! No lettuce enjoys hot, dry weather, but Merveille can be grown and harvested almost all year around. It can even thrive at 20 °F in a greenhouse or under cloches. This wouldn’t matter as much if it didn’t also have knock-out looks and a delicious flavor and texture. With good reason, this French 1895 heirloom has become a favorite in American gardens since it was first introduced on ‘The Victory Garden’ show. A butterhead type, Merveille has creamy yellow leaves tipped with red and bronze on the outer leaves. Cold intensifies the coloring. Plant 4-6” apart in good, rich garden soil, preferably in full sun unless grown during the hot season. Keep well-watered for best flavor and harvest the whole head, or pick off outside leaves for a small salad.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

An heirloom lettuce with rich colors of dark red that are most brilliant in cold weather. A central head develops earlier than most. "Quatre saisons" translates as four seasons, as it is flavorful and sweet spring, summer and fall. Stellar quality.