Lactuca sativa

HISTORY
A French heirloom butterhead lettuce introduced in 1885. The name means “Four Seasons,” referring to its ability to hold flavor in warm weather and its beautiful colors: deep burgundy, pink, pale green, and creamy yellow.

HABIT
Reddish butterhead-type head with crisp leaves of excellent flavor. Develops dark red color during cool spring or autumn weather.

CULTURE
Plant seed outdoors as soon as the ground can be prepared.
Plant in rows 18 inches apart, spacing seeds 1 inch apart.
Cover with 1/8 inch of fine soil, well pressed down.
Keep moist until seeds sprout.
When plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin to 8 to 10 inches apart.
For continuous harvest, plant every few weeks all season.
Matures in 60 days.