Problems
Bolting
Identify Bolting: symptoms, possible causes, prevention, and practical actions for 22 affected plants. Formation of flower stalks
Bolting is relevant across 22 plant profiles on Wild-Wuchs. In the data it is most often linked with Watercress, cardoon, Common chicory, Napa cabbage, garden chervil. Typical signs include: Formation of flower stalks For gardeners, early diagnosis, suitable growing conditions, and gentle action matter most: Regelmäßige Wasserversorgung sicherstellen
Plants
22
Category
Bulb and tuber vegetables, Herbs, Vegetables
Risk
high, medium
Synonyms
Bolting (Premature flowering), Bolting (premature flowering), Schiessen, Schossen, schiessen, schossen
Overview
Symptoms
- Formation of flower stalks
- Woodiness and bitterness of leaves/stalks
- Long, thin stem with flowers
Damage
- Premature flowering, often triggered by heat stress, water shortage, or long days. Reduces leaf quality and yield.
- Premature flowering due to stress (heat, drought, long days).
Causes
- Temperatures above 25 °C
- Heat
- Cold stress or drought stress.
Prevention
- Late sowing (August–September)
- Grow in partial shade
- Plant out only after the last frosts (mid-May)
Organic control
- Regelmäßige Wasserversorgung sicherstellen
- Gleichmäßige Wasserversorgung
- Regular harvesting of leaves (delays bolting)
Affected plants
Similar topics
FAQ
How do I recognize Bolting?
Formation of flower stalks
What causes Bolting?
Temperatures above 25 °C
How can I prevent Bolting?
Late sowing (August–September)
What helps against Bolting?
Regelmäßige Wasserversorgung sicherstellen
Which plants are affected?
Watercress, cardoon, Common chicory, Napa cabbage, garden chervil, Cichorium endivia, Fennel, buck's-horn plantain, celeriac, Butterhead lettuce, Allium, May turnip
When does Bolting usually appear?
Timing depends on plant, weather, and growing conditions; check regularly during stress periods.