Lettuce
Lettuce Merveille des 4 saisons
Lettuce Merveille des 4 saisons: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
'Merveille des 4 saisons' is an old French variety of Lactuca sativa in the Asteraceae family. It belongs to the heading lettuces: leaves gather into a rounded head rather than only an open rosette. ‘Besson à graines noires’ and ‘Red Besson’ are also names for this cultivar. Around 20 cm in height remains a variable guide. Tolerance of cold and drought depends on conditions; spring and summer are among its growing seasons. These names identify the same vigorous lettuce, suited to several growing periods depending on conditions.Its main visual feature is foliage tinted red and brown. Leaves are firm, with an undulating surface, and form a noticeable head. Leaf colour creates a different presence from entirely green lettuces. It also adds variety to mixed salads.The name suggests seasonal versatility. These qualities remain relative to climate and soil condition. They do not mean continuous growth through a severe winter or a…
