How to prune dwarf nasturtium

Pinch at planting; deadhead and harvest throughout summer. Pinch growing tips once plants have 4–6 leaves to encourage branching. Snap or cut spent flowers and harvest young leaves and flowers regularly. Trim any overlong stems back to a leaf node to maintain a compact shape.

Pinch once at establishment; deadhead and harvest as needed. Dwarf nasturtium is compact and largely self-managing, but deadheading spent flowers and harvesting leaves and flowers for eating keeps plants tidy and productive. Pinch tips when young to encourage bushiness. Cut back leggy stems by one-third in midsummer if needed. Edible harvest effectively doubles as light pruning.

Pinch growing tips once plants have 4–6 leaves to encourage branching. Snap or cut spent flowers and harvest young leaves and flowers regularly. Trim any overlong stems back to a leaf node to maintain a compact shape.