Pruning guide
How to prune rattail radish
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Pruning rattail radish — FAQ
When should I prune rattail radish?
Remove spent stems after a flush of pods; harvest pods young throughout the season. Snip spent stems bearing over-mature pods back to a healthy lateral or to the base. Leave flowering stems intact to continue producing pods. No shaping or thinning of the plant canopy is necessary.
How often does rattail radish need pruning?
As needed throughout the growing season as individual stems finish producing. Rattail Radish is grown for its long, edible seed pods — not the root — so you actually want it to bolt and flower. No pruning is needed. Once pods become tough or stringy, remove spent stems to encourage a second flush. Harvest pods young and tender before they toughen.
How do you prune rattail radish?
Snip spent stems bearing over-mature pods back to a healthy lateral or to the base. Leave flowering stems intact to continue producing pods. No shaping or thinning of the plant canopy is necessary.