Is there any danger in eating lettuce that has bolted?

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SalemSunshine Salem, OR(Zone 8a) Aug 10, 2006

I have two very tall romaine lettuce plants, and I would love to make a salad to go with our Italian dinner. What do you think?

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Aug 10, 2006

Will not hurt you, but you may not like the taste and texture. It can get a bit tough and sometimes a bit bitter. Nibble on a few leaves before you commit to a salad.

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pajaritomt Los Alamos, NM(Zone 5a) Aug 10, 2006

I eat lettuce that has gone to seed and am still here. I do agree with Farmerdill, you should taste a leaf to see if the flavor is okay with you. It won't hurt you, but you might not like it. Betty

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SalemSunshine Salem, OR(Zone 8a) Aug 10, 2006

Oh thanks so much. I tried a leaf, and it is indeed bitter. However it might be okay in a salad. Think I will give it a try.

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Horseshoe Efland, NC(Zone 7a) Aug 10, 2006

Bitter lettuce goes great with oil and vinegar dressing! (But I'd add a few more ingredients to your salad to mellow and/or add to the overall flavor.)

Shoe.

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