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LETTUCE Marvel of Four Season
Lactuca sativa
Stock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: V 470
Family: Asteraceae
Characteristics: Annual leaf vegetable
Seed per packet: 50
Also known as Merveille des Quatre Saisons this 19th century French heirloom has a bibb-type rosette with s range of colours of bronze, red and green with ruby coloured toned loose leaves around tightly folded green hearts.
Four seasons as the name suggest can be grown almost all year around, the darker colours occur in the cooler spring or autumn weather, but its texture always remains crisp and its taste unforgettable.
Prefers moist fertile well-drained soil but grows well in almost any garden soil in a sunny position with adequate water. Grow fast with plenty of water and regular feeds of liquid manure to avoid bitterness.
Tropical: All Year
Temperate: All Year
Cold: Spring-Summer
Sow: 3mm deep.
Sow direct or grow in trays of a good seed raising mix and transplant when learge enough to handle.
Germination: 6-10 days.
Plant space: 20cm
Row space: 30cm
Maturity: 7-8 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.
