Aimers Organics Lettuce Merveille Four Seasons Pkg.

Approximately 1,000 seeds per packet (880 seeds per gram) Heirloom

From the heart of France, this old butterhead variety is famous for its crisp texture and unforgettable flavour. Grown by gardeners since at least the mid-1880s, Merveille Four Seasons is a true Heirloom with a natural elegance. Its crisp leaves are an attractive creamy yellow-green, often highlighted with beautiful red fringes that appear in cooler spring or autumn weather. A pure delight for the palate and the eye.

• Type: Heirloom Organic Vegetable, Butterhead
• Fruit: Creamy yellow-green leaves with red fringes
• Features: Crisp texture; unforgettable flavour; French Heirloom from the 1880s.

Butterhead lettuce is a nutrient-rich vegetable with a mild flavour. It is an excellent source of Vitamin K and a good source of Vitamin A (beta-carotene) and Folate. This lettuce also contains minerals such as iron, potassium, and manganese, in addition to dietary fibre and beneficial antioxidants.

• Sowing: Since lettuce is a cool-weather crop, sow your seeds as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, then every two weeks thereafter to ensure a continuous supply. Sow about 3 mm deep in rows 45 cm apart, or in blocks or squares.
• Care: While lettuce is fairly adaptable, it will make its best growth in organic, well-drained soils in a sunny location. An even supply of moisture during the entire growth period is imperative for success. Thin heading lettuce to 30 cm spacing.
• Harvesting: Harvest head lettuce by cutting the head off at the base just below the lower leaves. Once lettuce bolts (starts to produce a rapidly growing flower stem), the leaves will become bitter.
• Germination: Germination occurs in 5-10 days.

For a taste of natural sophistication, this organic French Heirloom is an exquisite choice. Its beautiful colours and legendary flavour are a pure joy to cultivate and enjoy. This lettuce is a testament to the timeless appeal of honest, organic gardening and a rewarding way to connect with a rich tradition.