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Premature bolting
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Premature bolting?
Exposure to cold temperatures followed by a sudden heat wave tricks the plant into flowering early, turning stalks bitter.
How to treat Premature bolting
Once bolted, the stalks become too tough to eat. Harvest the leaves for soup flavoring instead.
How to prevent Premature bolting
Start seeds at the correct time (usually early winter). Mulch heavily to keep soil temperatures stable.
Crops commonly affected
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