Why I Let My Lettuce Bolt—and the Surprising Results for the Whole Bed
Most gardener panic when theirlettuce bolts , assuming the season is over and the bed is lost . But one class , I decided tolet it run its course — and what chance next whole change how I grow . The tall , blossom stem not onlyattracted pollinatorsin droves , but also cast just enough shade to protect nearby seedling during the heat . The dirt stayed cooler , pests back off , and I even gotvolunteer lettucesprouting weeks later — no replanting require ....