Q&A – Is there a way to keep cool season vegetables from bolting?
Question:
Is there a way to keep cool season vegetables from bolting?
Answer:
Spring bolting happens because of increasing temperatures, increasing day length, lack of water, and genetics of the plant. Dixon Gallery and Garden Volunteer Coordinator Tonya Ashworth talks about some options to reduce bolting with plant selection. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper suggests using shade cloth to reduce the amount of light, and heat, hitting the plants.
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Is there a way to keep cool season vegetables from bolting?
Answer:
Spring bolting happens because of increasing temperatures, increasing day length, lack of water, and genetics of the plant. Dixon Gallery and Garden Volunteer Coordinator Tonya Ashworth talks about some options to reduce bolting with plant selection. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper suggests using shade cloth to reduce the amount of light, and heat, hitting the plants.
Related Videos:
Cool Season Vegetables
Planting Cool Season Vegetables
Related Resources:
Vegetable Bolting
Cool-season vs. Warm-season Vegetables