Astéracées • Lactuca sativa var. capitata

Mescher Head Lettuce - Organic

"A tender and flavorful lettuce, a companion to fresh and bountiful gardens."

$4.49

Number of seeds 400 seeds

Mescher head lettuce is a traditional French variety, prized in vegetable gardens for its mild flavor and relative resistance to adverse weather conditions. Originating from the Mescher region, near the Atlantic coast, it is distinguished by its well-formed, dense, and firm head, offering a crisp texture and a delicately sweet taste.

In the garden, Mescher is a faithful companion to summer and autumn crops. Its ability to form a compact head makes it easy to harvest and store, while its mild flavor makes it a preferred ingredient for fresh and composed salads. With its upright habit and abundant foliage, it adds a beautiful touch of greenery to the vegetable garden and contributes to soil fertility through its rapid growth cycle.

Growing climate: Temperate to cool climate
Sowing difficulty level: Easy
Care required: Occasional

Note: Sensitive to intense heat, prefer cool season or partial shade.

An ideal variety for fresh salads, sandwiches, and toppings. Can be kept for a few days in the refrigerator. Its tender texture makes it particularly delicious raw. No confirmed traditional medicinal uses.