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Why does romaine lettuce bolt and how can it be prevented?

Stanford Davis ∙

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∙ 4mo ago

Updated: 3/14/2025

Romaine lettuce bolts, or goes to seed, due to stress from high temperatures or long daylight hours. To prevent bolting, plant lettuce in cooler temperatures, provide shade during hot days, and harvest promptly to maintain plant vigor.

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