Merveille De Quatre Saisons Lettuce
Best dependable greens for home gardeners seeking consistent harvests.
This centuries-old French heirloom bibb lettuce, Merveille De Quatre Saisons, is a visual delight with its big heads of radiant color. The beautiful ruby-red leaves surround tightly folded green hearts, making it wonderfully ornamental in the garden. This cherished favorite offers large, heavy rosettes of crispy, fine-flavored leaves that are a pleasure to the palate. Imported from Europe for its reliable production of big, heavy heads with exceptional color, form, and flavor, this lettuce is a testament to generations of cultivation.
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Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking a reliable, long-producing lettuce variety
- Cooks and gardeners desiring gourmet taste and visual appeal in their homegrown produce
- Novice gardeners wanting an easy-to-grow, dependable crop
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited growing space or small containers
- Impatient growers desiring very quick harvests from their garden
- Gardeners preferring low-maintenance plants with minimal pest intervention
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Stunning ruby-red foliage makes this a standout in any garden bed.
Flavor Profile
Crispy, fine-textured leaves deliver a classic, sophisticated bibb lettuce taste.
Germination Reliability
Consistent sprout rates ensure a dependable start for home gardeners.
Yield Potential
Produces substantial, heavy heads that maximize your harvest per square foot.
Growth Versatility
Adapts well to varied planting seasons across different climate zones.
Heirloom Authenticity
A true centuries-old French variety preserving traditional flavor and form.
Key Specs
Heirloom Lettuce
Seed Count
Approx. 1050
Weight
1 g
Sow Seeds
4 - 5 inches apart 1/4 inch deep
Days to Germinate
7 - 14 days
Days to Harvest
Approx. 58
Sun/Shade
Full sun
Planting Season
March - May (Cold Winters), September - April (Mild Winters)
Features
- Centuries-old French heirloom variety
- Visually striking with red-edged leaves and green hearts
- Crispy, fine-flavored leaves
- Produces large, heavy heads
- Reliable production of color, form, and flavor
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this lettuce variety for its exceptional quality and ease of cultivation. Gardeners frequently highlight its impressive germination rates and robust growth, making it a reliable choice for diverse climates. The flavor is often described as outstanding, providing a delightful addition to home meals. Its ability to thrive across seasons and offer multiple harvests further enhances its appeal, establishing it as a dependable and rewarding option for both novice and experienced growers seeking consistent success and delicious results.
Know before you buy
The name translates to 'Marvel of Four Seasons,' reflecting its ability to perform well in various conditions. It thrives in cool weather, making it ideal for spring and fall plantings.
You should sow the seeds 4 to 5 inches apart. This spacing provides enough room for the plants to develop their large, heavy rosettes without overcrowding.
You can expect to harvest your lettuce approximately 58 days after sowing. Germination typically occurs within 7 to 14 days.
This lettuce prefers full sun to develop its signature ruby-red color and tight, crisp hearts. In regions with intense heat, providing some afternoon shade can help prevent the plants from bolting.
Yes, it is a centuries-old French heirloom. This means it is an open-pollinated variety that has been passed down through generations for its consistent flavor, form, and color.
Sow the seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-draining soil. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist during the germination period to encourage strong, healthy seedlings.
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