Vegtables going to flower :(

Sligoronan

No clue why my turnips were flowering. Was away for a week got back and the cabbage is at it now. Any clues why.

redser7

It's usually down to stress of some description. Can you think off anything that wouldn't have suited them? Too hot, cold, dry, wet, too fertile, not fertile enough.

Sligoronan

Might have over done the FYM. That's about all I can think of.

KAGY

Sligoronan wrote: »

No clue why my turnips were flowering. Was away for a week got back and the cabbage is ...

Raised beds can dry out a little quicker. Would they have dried out while you are away?
If it was too much fym (is there such a thing? ) a year or two will sort that out, esp if you are doing a crop rotation

joseph brand

At least you'll be able to produce your own seeds for next year.

I've no idea why they would flower so early. They usually have to overwinter to produce flowers -> seeds.

redser7

Could have been the hot and dry spell we had.

Supercell

Its been exceptionally dry for the last few weeks, coupled with raised beds and warm temperatures, I'd say water stress is definitely feasible. I'm watering my veggies every few days and even so all my Chinese cabbages bolted this year.

Souness

Spinach bolted on me last week too, was the prolonged heat/dry spell I would say.