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Planting the Plains: Preventing Bolting in Spring Crops

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When bolting occurs, it's the process of a frost-tolerant, edible plant going to seed sooner than we'd like. This week, we'll discuss why this occurs, how to tell when it's happening, and what you can do to help prevent it!

Anthony Reardon is the Horticulture – Small Farms Extension Agent for Johnson County, Kansas.
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  2. Planting the Plains: A Look at Light
  3. Planting the Plains: Vegetable Garden Planting Tips
  4. Planting the Plains: Trial and Error
  5. Planting the Plains: Neighbor Problems