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Lettuce 'Merveille des Quatre Saisons' Seeds — Organic

Name: Lettuce 'Merveille des Quatre Saisons' Seeds — Organic
Brand: Aimers
Price: 2.99 CAD
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Lactuca sativa

Product code : TO LOVE-0030

Organic Merveille des Quatre Saisons lettuce brings a pale heart and red-tinted leaves to seasonal salads. The colour is more noticeable during cool spring or autumn weather. This heirloom butterhead combines crisp texture with an attractive presentation. Sow in loose, fertile soil and maintain consistent moisture to help the heads form. Spread sowings through suitable weather to renew the harvests. In Quebec, its name does not mean year-round outdoor growing: adapt the schedule to your region and harvest before bolting. Merveille des Quatre Saisons keeps its original cultivar name. Cooler weather brings out red edges on the pale leaves, creating a different appearance from a completely green butterhead lettuce.

Quantity: Approximately 1,000 seeds
Exposure: Full sun

Common nameLettuce

FamilyAsteraceae

GenusLactuca

Speciessativa

CultivarMerveille des Quatre Saisons

TypeVegetable seeds

Botanical nameLactuca sativa

Lettuce 'Merveille des Quatre Saisons' Seeds — Organic (Lactuca sativa) Organic 'Merveille des Quatre Saisons' is an heirloom butterhead lettuce appreciated for its crisp texture. These lettuce seeds are part of the Aimers organic seed range. Its creamy yellow-green leaves develop red shading, especially in cool spring or autumn weather. This variation adds ornamental interest in the vegetable garden and colour to salads. Its name reflects a long growing tradition, but harvests still depend on your garden’s season and climate. The red edges are more noticeable in cool weather.

Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, about 3 mm deep. The supplier recommends rows 45 cm apart and thinning heading lettuce to 30 cm apart. Repeat sowing while the weather stays cool. Allow enough room for heads to form, even when the young plants look small. Cool weather encourages red tones, but consistent moisture remains important throughout growth. In Quebec, use spring and the return of cool weather as seasonal guides. The variety’s name does not promise a winter harvest: watch the weather and pick before bolting.

Prepare a salad that shows the red edges and pale heart. A mild mustard dressing, herbs and sliced radishes complement the leaves without masking their texture. Cut the head at its base, below the lower leaves, when it reaches the desired size. Harvest before a flower stalk appears, as bolting makes the flavour more bitter. Lettuce is mainly eaten fresh, after careful washing and gentle drying. Pick what you need for the meal to enjoy the leaves’ texture. Prepare the amount needed for the meal and refrigerate any cut vegetables.

Sowing guide

It all startswith a seed.

Sowing period

Spring, once the soil can be worked; adjust sowing to local weather

Propagation

Direct sowing

Growing method

Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, about 3 mm deep. The supplier recommends rows 45 cm apart and thinning heading lettuce to 30 cm apart. Repeat sowing while the weather stays cool. Allow enough room for heads to form, even when the young plants look small. Cool weather encourages red tones, but consistent moisture remains important throughout growth. In Quebec, use spring and the return of cool weather as seasonal guides. The variety’s name does not promise a winter harvest: watch the weather and pick before bolting. Prepare the bed before sowing to provide good conditions for germination and emergence. After heavy rain, check drainage rather than automatically adding more water. During dry weather, check moisture near the roots. A plant label records the variety name and helps distinguish successive sowings. Record the stages of growth to adapt future crops to local conditions, without treating an estimated maturity period as a harvest guarantee. In Quebec and elsewhere in Canada, sow lettuce chiefly when the soil can be worked and the weather remains cool. Allow room for each butterhead to form rather than crowding small seedlings.

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Watering

Maintain consistent moisture during germination and growth. Water gently to avoid moving the small seeds, then adjust watering to rainfall and heat. Check below the surface: soil that looks dry on top may still be moist underneath. Prolonged drought reduces leaf quality. Check containers more frequently because sun and wind quickly dry the potting mix. Keep drainage open as well as checking moisture; more water does not help roots sitting in saturated potting mix.

Soil type

Loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter suits this lettuce. Before sowing, prepare a fine surface to provide good contact between small seeds and soil. Avoid areas where water stands after rain. An open soil structure makes moisture checks and care easier in beds and containers alike. Work soil after excess moisture has drained rather than compacting it by starting too early in spring.

Fertilization

Preparing the soil with organic matter helps support lettuce growth. Adjust fertilizer to the soil’s actual fertility instead of routinely applying large amounts. If using fertilizer, choose a product suitable for vegetables and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Regular watering and good drainage remain essential: extra fertilizer does not correct drought or overcrowding. Check watering and spacing before increasing fertilizer, since overcrowding or dry soil can also slow growth and affect the harvest.

Seasonal care

Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, about 3 mm deep. The supplier recommends rows 45 cm apart and thinning heading lettuce to 30 cm apart. Repeat sowing while the weather stays cool. At the start of the season, prepare the soil and remove weeds that compete with young plants. As the plants grow, check moisture regularly and inspect the foliage so that problems are noticed promptly. If leaves are damaged, examine the plant and identify the cause before taking action. Avoid applying treatments simply out of habit. Handle plants gently and use clean tools when harvesting to reduce damage. After harvest, remove spent crop debris and record useful observations about the weather, harvest quality and care provided. These notes help you plan the next season around the conditions in your own garden. Maintain consistent moisture during germination and growth. Water gently to avoid moving the small seeds, then adjust watering to rainfall and heat. Check below the surface: soil that looks dry on top may still be moist underneath. Prolonged drought reduces leaf quality. Check containers more frequently because sun and wind quickly dry the potting mix. Check the centre as well as the outer leaves, particularly when temperatures rise. Even varieties with relative bolting resistance eventually need harvesting. Pick according to head or leaf development, and renew sowings when cool weather returns rather than expecting every plant to remain tender indefinitely.

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

The red edges are more noticeable in cool weather. This heading lettuce combines a pale heart with outer colours that can vary through the season. Container growing brings lettuce closer to the kitchen and makes its development easy to monitor. Choose a pot or planter with drainage holes and a potting mix suitable for vegetables. Give plants enough room for their leaves to develop without overcrowding. Sun and wind can dry containers quickly; check moisture before watering and make sure excess water drains away. Direct sowing is straightforward if the surface stays moist at first. Then thin seedlings according to the type of lettuce being grown. In hot weather, check the leaves and growing centre: upward elongation can signal bolting. Successive sowings in several containers replace harvested plants without relying on a single batch. The variety’s size influences the arrangement, but even small lettuce needs room and consistent watering. Success depends on available root space, light and consistent care. Allow space for the particular lettuce habit, whether a head or loose rosette, instead of crowding every young plant into the same pot. Check the growing centre during hot weather, harvest before bolting and plan another sowing when local conditions become suitable again.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Days to maturity

Approximately 55 days; an estimate

Harvest

Cut the head at its base, below the lower leaves, when it reaches the desired size. Harvest before a flower stalk appears, as bolting makes the flavour more bitter.

Recipe idea

From the gardento your plate.

Edible parts

Leaves

Prepare a salad that shows the red edges and pale heart. A mild mustard dressing, herbs and sliced radishes complement the leaves without masking their texture. Wash the harvested vegetables thoroughly before preparing them, and use clean utensils. Start with a simple recipe so you can appreciate this variety’s texture and flavour. Herbs, onion or a light dressing can complement the vegetable without masking its flavour. Adjust cutting and cooking to the size you have harvested rather than following one rule for every vegetable. For a complete meal, combine the harvest with ingredients you already enjoy: grains, legumes, other vegetables or a source of protein. Prepare the amount needed for the meal and refrigerate any cut vegetables. For longer-term food preservation, use a tested recipe and follow its exact proportions and processing instructions. Separate the pale heart and red-edged outer leaves to show both colours in a salad. Sliced radishes and a mild mustard dressing complement the texture without hiding the lettuce.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions,answered.

When should I sow Merveille des Quatre Saisons lettuce in Quebec?

Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, about 3 mm deep. The supplier recommends rows 45 cm apart and thinning heading lettuce to 30 cm apart. Repeat sowing while the weather stays cool. In Quebec and elsewhere in Canada, sow lettuce chiefly when the soil can be worked and the weather remains cool. Loose, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter supports steady root growth. Small seeds need gentle watering to stay in place and avoid drying during germination. Thin seedlings before they compete strongly with one another. Allow room for each butterhead to form rather than crowding small seedlings.

What makes Merveille des Quatre Saisons lettuce distinctive?

Organic 'Merveille des Quatre Saisons' is an heirloom butterhead lettuce appreciated for its crisp texture. Its creamy yellow-green leaves develop red shading, especially in cool spring or autumn weather. This variation adds ornamental interest in the vegetable garden and colour to salads. Its name reflects a long growing tradition, but harvests still depend on your garden’s season and climate. The red edges are more noticeable in cool weather. This heading lettuce combines a pale heart with outer colours that can vary through the season. These organic seeds allow you to grow the characteristics described for this product in your own garden.

Can I grow Merveille des Quatre Saisons lettuce in a container?

The red edges are more noticeable in cool weather. This heading lettuce combines a pale heart with outer colours that can vary through the season. Container growing brings lettuce closer to the kitchen and makes its development easy to monitor. Choose a pot or planter with drainage holes and a potting mix suitable for vegetables. Give plants enough room for their leaves to develop without overcrowding. Sun and wind can dry containers quickly; check moisture before watering and make sure excess water drains away. Allow space for the particular lettuce habit, whether a head or loose rosette, instead of crowding every young plant into the same pot.

How should I harvest and prepare Merveille des Quatre Saisons lettuce?

Cut the head at its base, below the lower leaves, when it reaches the desired size. Harvest before a flower stalk appears, as bolting makes the flavour more bitter. Prepare a salad that shows the red edges and pale heart. A mild mustard dressing, herbs and sliced radishes complement the leaves without masking their texture. Lettuce is mainly eaten fresh, after careful washing and gentle drying. Pick what you need for the meal to enjoy the leaves’ texture. Add dressing just before serving to help the leaves keep their texture. Separate the pale heart and red-edged outer leaves to show both colours in a salad.

How should I water Merveille des Quatre Saisons lettuce?

Maintain consistent moisture during germination and growth. Water gently to avoid moving the small seeds, then adjust watering to rainfall and heat. Check below the surface: soil that looks dry on top may still be moist underneath. Prolonged drought reduces leaf quality. Check containers more frequently because sun and wind quickly dry the potting mix. Preparing the soil with organic matter helps support lettuce growth. Adjust fertilizer to the soil’s actual fertility instead of routinely applying large amounts. Regular moisture supports leaf quality, while space and drainage allow the plants to grow without crowding or waterlogged roots. Keep drainage open as well as checking moisture; more water does not help roots sitting in saturated potting mix.