Bolting Lettuce: Causes and Prevention Strategies
Bolting is a common issue in lettuce gardening, causing premature flowering and bitter-tasting leaves. Heat and daylight length trigger this process. To prevent bolting, choose resistant varieties, time your planting, provide shade, ensure consistent watering, and harvest early. Once lettuce bolts, it can still serve a purpose by attracting pollinators or providing seeds for future planting.