Pronunciation /boʊlt/ General Description Bolting refers to the premature production of flowers and seeds in plants, particularly vegetables and herbs, before they are ready for harvest. This natural response is often triggered by environmental stress and signals the end of the plant’s productive stage. Detailed Description Bolting occurs when a plant shifts energy away from leaf or root development to flower and seed production. It is particularly common in crops like lettuce, spinach, radishes, and herbs such as coriander and basil. Bolting usually happens in response to stress factors such as rising temperatures, changes in daylight hours, poor soil conditions,…