Lettuce Marvel Of Four Seasons Seeds

Lettuce Marvel Of Four Seasons Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A classic butterhead lettuce producing compact heads with red tinged outer leaves and tender green hearts.

 

Known botanically as Lactuca sativa Marvel Of Four Seasons, this variety is valued for its striking colour contrast and reliable cropping.

 

Unlike ordinary lettuce strains, Marvel Of Four Seasons thrives across different sowing periods making it one of the most admired choices for continuous harvests.

 

Its dependable growth and resistance to bolting make it a favourite for home gardens and allotments.

 

Seed Quantity Approx 3 grams

 

Sowing & Growing

When to Sow February to September under cover or directly outdoors

Germination 7 to 14 days at 10–20?°C

Soil & Position Fertile well drained soil enriched with compost; prefers full sun or partial shade

Height 20–25?cm with compact head formation

Harvest 10 to 12 weeks from sowing; suitable for successional sowings to extend the season

 

Sowing Instructions

Prepare a fine seed bed in full sun or partial shade. Sow seeds thinly in drills 1?cm deep and 25?cm apart. Thin seedlings to 20?cm spacing once established. Water well after sowing and keep soil evenly moist during dry spells. Succession sowings every 2 to 3 weeks extend the harvest season.

 

Grow & Maintenance

Grow in fertile soil with regular watering during dry periods. Lettuce Marvel Of Four Seasons thrives in sunny sites and partial shade. Harvest heads when firm and compact. Suitable for container growing as well as open ground.

 

Uses & Benefits

Perfect for fresh salads sandwiches and garnishes. Marvel Of Four Seasons produces crisp colourful leaves creating nutritious and versatile dishes. Highly suitable for sustainable gardening and continuous cropping. Excellent for home gardens allotments and culinary use.

 

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