In response to heat stress, plants activate a range of adaptive mechanisms, including the induction of heat shock proteins, antioxidant systems, and osmoprotectants. However, repeated exposure to stress and the activated responses may involve a potential energy trade-off, affecting the organism's overall energy budget. Our research investigates the concept of priming-induced stress memory in plants, wherein exposure to mild or non-lethal stress events prepares plants to better withstand subsequent, more severe stressors. It is found that primed plants exhibit enhanced tolerance to subsequent intense heat stress. This increased resilience is attributed to the establishment of efficient cellular homeostasis and a balance between growth and defense mechanisms. The study elucidates how priming facilitates the rewiring of transcriptional regulatory networks to orchestrate stress responses. Our research shows that employing priming could mitigate the detrimental effects of intense heat stress in the context of changing environmental conditions, thereby supporting sustainable agricultural practices.