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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Unknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Marvel of Four Seasons Butterhead Lettuce Seeds
Lactuca sativa
Marvel of Four Seasons' is also known by the original French name, Merveille de Quatre Saisons. Large, crinkled leaves in a loose rosette are green at the base turning to cranberry-red; tender and sweet.
Planting Lettuce
Days to Maturity
21–55 days
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
Surface to ⅛"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 244 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 16" |
| Seed Depth | Surface to ⅛" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 6" |
| Thinning | When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 6" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and in summer when soil temperatures are too warm (above 80°F) to germinate lettuce seed. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall and winter for cool season harvests. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest in the morning, by cutting off at ground level. If regrowth is desired, cut the leaves higher, at 2". For a continual supply, outer, individual leaves can be harvested at any stage of maturity, but leave at least half of the plant for regrowth. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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23 reviews
- Deb C.AL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/20/26Marvel of Four Seasons Butterhead Lettuce
Did not germinate at all after planting 3-29. Have replanted both under grow light and in new section of garden.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Deb,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Crystal B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/26/25Great lettuce
I planted this for my fall garden. We had an expected early frost this year. We hadn't had time to mulch or anything, but we covered the garden beds with a blanket over them and hoped for the best. It was already getting late and cold by the time we got the blankets on, and this one came through like a champ. The taste is pretty good too!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/27/25Hey Crystal,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Marvel of Four Seasons Butterhead Lettuce Seeds! We love hearing that it came through that unexpected early frost like a champ - what a testament to this variety's cold hardiness! It sounds like those emergency blankets and your quick thinking really paid off. We're so glad you got to enjoy the great taste too, even after weathering that challenging start to the season. Thanks for sharing your fall garden adventure with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Robert Z.SC, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars11/5/25nope
I've tried this variety in the past, with similar results. I'm growing under LED grow lights in my plant room, with many other varieties. This variety just does not perform under these conditions.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerBIBotanical Interests11/7/25Hey Robert,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Betsy P.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/30/25Easy to Grow Lettuce
This lettuce is delicious and easy to grow. We are having fresh salad most nights now, and I need to plant the next succession.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - Lisa C.MI, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/21/25Lettuce
Grew fast tasted good!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground