AOL: Why Plants Bolt—and 6 Ways to Delay It for Prolonged, More Abundant Harvests Bolting is an issue that every vegetable gardener experiences from time to time. While it is sometimes intentional, as the additional blooms attract more pollinators to your yard, bolting is typically ... Why Plants Bolt—and 6 Ways to Delay It for Prolonged, More Abundant Harvests Don't panic!

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There are many benefits to this natural process. Bolting can cause many gardeners to feel a flash of despair. This process often signals the end of tasty, tender produce, so it's only ... The Greeley Tribune: Colorado gardening: What is bolting, why it happens, and what to do Colorado gardening: What is bolting, why it happens, and what to do After a long, rainy spring, it seems we have finally bolted into summer.

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Unfortunately, some of our garden crops may be beginning to bolt, too. Plants bolt when warm weather or some other trigger ... Detroit News: Providing shade for your plants will extend lettuce harvest during hot weather