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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 21–55 days
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Butterhead Lettuce (Learn more)
Native: Unknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 8"–12" wide, 6"–8" tall
Variety Info: 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.
Attributes: Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 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.
When to Start Inside: 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.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: Surface to ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Row Spacing: 16"
Thinning: When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
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Growing Info
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.
- 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 - Stephen H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/6/255 Stars
Great lettuce. Tender pick and pull for salads.
- Ann K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/25/245 Stars
Easy to grow and tastes great. Great late fall to spring lettuce in zone 9a; with stands light freeezes well