How to prune good king henry

Cut flower stalks in early summer to prolong leaf harvest; cut to ground in autumn. Snap or cut flower stalks at the base before they set seed if leaf yield is the priority. In autumn, cut all stems to ground level. Divide congested crowns every 3–4 years in spring.

As needed during the growing season; full cutback once in autumn. Good King Henry is a low-maintenance perennial vegetable herb. Pruning is minimal — harvest young leaves and shoots regularly, which naturally keeps growth in check. Cut flower stalks back if you want to extend leaf production, as seeding can exhaust the plant. Cut the whole plant to ground level in autumn as it dies back.

Snap or cut flower stalks at the base before they set seed if leaf yield is the priority. In autumn, cut all stems to ground level. Divide congested crowns every 3–4 years in spring.