Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-to-seed
verb
/ɡoʊ tʊ siːd/
Definition
To become unkempt or overgrown, often referring to plants, especially when they begin to produce seeds instead of remaining in a harvestable state.
Examples
- The lettuce in the garden went to seed before we could harvest it.
- If you don’t pick your herbs, they will go to seed and lose their flavor.
- After the dry summer, many of the wildflowers started to go to seed early.
Meaning
When a plant goes-to-seed, it means that it has matured to the point of producing flowers and seeds, which can lead to a decline in quality for edible parts of the plant.
Synonyms
- bolt
- flower
- reproduce
