Salad 4 seasons is a new hit from "Russian Seeds", which debuted in 2008. This variety Ideal for creating a variety of salad mixes, side dishes, and cold and hot appetizers; can be eaten raw.
Introduction to the variety
Four Seasons Salad is the perfect choice for those who love fresh greens and are health-conscious. It boasts a wonderful flavor and crisp leaves. Growing this salad requires little effort, and its impressive yield will allow you to enjoy it all summer long.
Main characteristics:
- The productivity of 4-season lettuce reaches 3.9-4.2 kg per 1 sq. m.
- The salad has a long shelf life – up to 10 days after the leaves are washed and dried.
- The ripening period for this variety is average, and from the moment the first green shoots appear until harvesting, it will take approximately 65-75 days.
- Regions where you can grow lettuce for 4 seasons:
- Northern.
- Northwestern.
- Central.
- Volga-Vyatka.
- Central Black Earth Region.
- North Caucasian.
- Middle Volga.
- Lower Volga.
- Ural.
- West Siberian.
- East Siberian.
- Far Eastern.
Description of appearance and taste
The weight of an individual plant (or head) is approximately 320-350 g. The leaves of this plant species form a horizontal rosette, and their size is medium.
Other varietal characteristics:
- The height of each leaf reaches 18-23 cm, while its diameter is 25-28 cm.
- The shape of the leaf blades resembles an egg, with a slightly wavy edge.
- The color of the leaves can vary from green to reddish-red.
- The surface of the green mass has a bubbly structure with an oily sheen.
- The head is characterized by both open and round shapes with medium density.
Agrotechnical subtleties
Salad greens of the 4th season can successfully develop both outdoors and in the protected conditions of a greenhouse. Features of sowing and further cultivation:
- To ensure the highest quality of harvest, it is important to select nutrient-rich soil and ensure it is regularly moistened.
- Don't forget about fertilizing with organic components.
- To begin cultivation, you can sow seeds for seedlings in early spring. They can also be sown directly into the soil in early spring or throughout the summer, provided the air temperature does not exceed a certain level.
- The seedlings are transplanted into open ground 20-25 days after the first green shoots appear.
- To achieve the best results when growing 4 season lettuce, you need to choose a location that receives plenty of sunlight.
- ✓ Use compost or rotted manure as organic fertilizer to provide plants with the necessary nutrients.
- ✓ Fertilizing should be done no more than once a month to avoid excessive accumulation of nitrates in the leaves.
Reviews
Fresh lettuce leaves from the Four Seasons perfectly complement salad mixes, appetizers, and sandwiches, and add visual interest to dishes. To enjoy a bountiful harvest throughout the growing season, sow seeds every 10-15 days. The first harvest can be collected as early as two months after the first green shoots appear.