Pruning guide
How to prune mizuna 'early mizuna'
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Pruning mizuna 'early mizuna' — FAQ
When should I prune mizuna 'early mizuna'?
Start harvesting leaves from 3–4 weeks after sowing; remove flower stalks as soon as they appear. Using scissors or a sharp knife, cut the entire plant to about 1–2 inches above soil level. New leaves regrow in 1–2 weeks. Repeat up to 3–4 times. Removing developing flower stalks delays bolting by a week or two.
How often does mizuna 'early mizuna' need pruning?
Every 1–2 weeks during the growing season. Mizuna 'Early Mizuna' is a cut-and-come-again salad green that thrives with repeated leaf harvesting rather than any formal pruning. Cut leaves 1–2 inches above the crown and the plant regrows multiple times. Snip off any flower stalks promptly to extend the harvest season, though the plant is annual and will eventually bolt.
How do you prune mizuna 'early mizuna'?
Using scissors or a sharp knife, cut the entire plant to about 1–2 inches above soil level. New leaves regrow in 1–2 weeks. Repeat up to 3–4 times. Removing developing flower stalks delays bolting by a week or two.