Providing Herbs, Fine Seeds and Goods for the Gardener Cook since 1950
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Providing Herbs, Fine Seeds and Goods for the Gardener Cook since 1950
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Marvel of Four Seasons Lettuce

Marvel of Four Seasons Lettuce

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    Open Pollinated. Heirloom
    • 55 days 
    • Marvel of Four Seasons Lettuce a French classic butterhead first described in the early 1800’s.
    • Ruffled deep ruby red leaves surround tender juicy green hearts suffused with red. 
    • This lettuce grows quite large and should be planted or thinned for 14” spacing. Sow in spring and autumn.
    • In areas with only light frost plants will carry though into next spring. Spring plantings have an extended harvest. Easy to grow.
    Planting Directions: Sow seed ¼” deep in well prepared soil that has been amended with a general garden fertilizer or rich compost when soil temperatures are between 40°-80°.  Sow indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Plant in early spring and again in fall. When young plants are well established begin thinning. The plants should stand 6” apart. Plant every few  weeks as long as weather is cool for a continuous supply. Grow  lettuce  quickly  for a crisp leaf. Keep the soil moderately moist during the entire growing season.