In a word ... no ... I, like you. find it a dreadful crop that germinates very poorly in the ground, bolts if it's transplanted, bolts at the slightest hint of heat, bolts at dry conditions or it stays tiny and gets attacked by slugs/other pests if grown in colder conditions.
I have no idea how they do it commercially. But you're right, it's a delicious thing even if it turns to nothing when you cook it! and if there's a top tip for success then I'd be as happy as you to hear it.