Bolting: Greens and other plants from which we eat leaves, stems, or roots may begin to go to seed as a result of water stress, repeated wilting, hot or cold weather, disease or insect infestation, other stresses, or naturally as the result of their annual or biennial reproductive cycles. Leaves, roots, and other edible plant […]

– Container plants are more sensitive to drying soil, especially at warm-and-hot temperatures, which can reduce harvest quality and quantity, shorten the harvest period, and lead to premature bolting. Soils may dry rapidly in containers, so monitoring and regular watering of vegetables and herbs in containers is important. Pay close attention to soil moisture and […]

California gardeners in warm areas may find that the lettuce in their gardens is bolting, or going to seed, as a result of recent heat waves. While the heat may end your lettuce harvest, in some cases even before it has begun, the silver lining is the opportunity to save seeds for this fall. It’s […]