Romaine Experiment is still on.

Some of you may recall that I began experimenting with growing romaine in the local weather conditions. I initiated this experiment after discovering heat-resistant seeds, but so far, I have not achieved any satisfactory results as the plants have bolted. Recently, I decided to leave the seeds exposed to the harsh weather conditions during germination. At present, they appear promising, and I am hopeful that this attempt will be successful.

 

If you can give the plants some shade they might not bolt.

 

I throw shade cloth over my lettuces after spring is ending and temps rise. Seems to put off bolting for me for a bit longer

 

Thanks Logan, Clay_22 for the suggestion but I don't think that will work. I remembered in 2010 I planted them not in a full sun area and they bolted too. Yes here it is - Romancing the Romaine!! | Page 4
I remembered when I was staying in a organic farm in Luxemburg, we transplanted a few hundred romaine seedlings in summer and that year the temperature was soaring between 35°C to 40°C. Before transplanting we have to cut the leaves in halves and was told that they will have a better chance to survive. They were not shaded. I wasn't there long enough to see them grow to maturity and I am sure they grow well because that is a commercial farm.
At the moment my romaine still looking good and I guess I just have to keep my finger crossed and hope for the best.

 

That's ok then, just hope for the best and harvest them before they do.

 

KK— this is an interesting posting. I hope to see your follow-up report on how it is going.

 

Thanks Sjoerd, they are doing very well at the moment even though the day temp is 31°C. Yes I'll make a follow up report on any new developments.

 

KK—cheers , mate.