On Aug 14, 1:06*pm, John McGaw wrote:
On 8/14/2012 3:11 PM, Todd wrote:

Hi All,

* * When I hear that a plat will "bolt" from the
hot weather, what does "bolt" mean?

* * Any way to prevent it?

Many thanks,
-T

Bolt: to produce flowers or seeds prematurely. As for prevention, I've
never found a way beyond normal plant care and a massive dose of luck. It
appears that when my plants are under stress they are motivated to
reproduce before they die.

Like most living things, including soldiers before going off to war.

HB