Will Bolted Lettuce Regrow?

Q: Will bolted lettuce regrow? A: Bolted lettuce, when cut down to its base will regrow under the right conditions. If summer is too hot, the entire plant may die, but in cooler temperatures, it may resprout and continue to produce.

Can you save bolted lettuce?

Cut it back and let it resprout. Not all lettuce varieties will grow back though. ... Although most lettuce is so quick to sprout and grow, I usually prefer to just replant once it's flowered out. You can also let the bolted lettuce flower out and then keep it in your garden to attract beneficial insects and pollinators.

Can you get seeds from bolted lettuce?

Once your lettuce bolts, leave a few plants in your garden bed, allow the flowers to bloom, then dry out completely on the stalk. Depending on the weather, this could take a few weeks to a few months. Once your lettuce heads are completely dry and fluffy, the seeds are ready to harvest.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.