Marvel of 4 Seasons Lettuce

Marvel of 4 Seasons is a striking butterhead heirloom lettuce with a metallic color pattern that shifts from bright green to shimmery bronze. It is easy to grow, adapts to a range of climates, and stays crisp at every stage, reaching up to 8 inches tall at full maturity.

At a glance

• Variety: Marvel of 4 Seasons lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
• Type: Butterhead heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Appearance: Green to bronze, up to 8 inches tall
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Season: Cool season, adaptable
• Use: Fresh salads and garnishes

Best for

• Colorful salad mixes
• Cool-season spring and fall gardens
• Container and raised-bed growing
• Cut-and-come-again harvests
• Ornamental edible borders

How to grow

Direct sow in cool weather or start indoors for transplanting. Space plants about 8 to 10 inches apart in full sun to partial shade with consistently moist soil. Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut whole heads at maturity.

Flavor profile

Tender and mild with the soft, buttery texture typical of butterhead types and no bitterness when grown in cool weather.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds and gardening supplies, with a mission to make growing your own food simple and accessible.