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Pruning guide

How to prune pak choi

Best time
Throughout the growing season; remove flower stems immediately if the plant begins to bolt
How often
Harvest leaves every 1–2 weeks; check daily for bolting in warm or dry conditions
Technique
For cut-and-come-again: snap or cut outer leaves at the stem base. For whole-plant harvest with regrowth: cut 2–3 cm above soil level. If bolting, pinch out the central flower stalk early, though bolted leaves become bitter.

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Pruning pak choi — FAQ

When should I prune pak choi?

Throughout the growing season; remove flower stems immediately if the plant begins to bolt. For cut-and-come-again: snap or cut outer leaves at the stem base. For whole-plant harvest with regrowth: cut 2–3 cm above soil level. If bolting, pinch out the central flower stalk early, though bolted leaves become bitter.

How often does pak choi need pruning?

Harvest leaves every 1–2 weeks; check daily for bolting in warm or dry conditions. Pak choi can be grown as a cut-and-come-again crop or harvested whole. For repeated harvests, cut outer leaves from the base upward, leaving the central crown to regrow. Alternatively, cut the whole plant 2–3 cm above the soil and it may reshoot. Remove any bolting flower stems immediately to extend leaf production.

How do you prune pak choi?

For cut-and-come-again: snap or cut outer leaves at the stem base. For whole-plant harvest with regrowth: cut 2–3 cm above soil level. If bolting, pinch out the central flower stalk early, though bolted leaves become bitter.