How to prune 'red russian' kale

Throughout the season; remove flower stalks immediately if bolting begins. Snap or cut outer leaves cleanly at the base of the stem. If the plant begins to bolt, pinch out the central flower stalk early to delay seed production and extend leaf harvest, though this is a temporary fix.

Harvest leaves every 1–2 weeks; check for bolting weekly in warm spells. Red Russian kale is a productive cut-and-come-again leaf vegetable. Harvest outer leaves regularly from the base of the plant upward, leaving the central growing point untouched. Remove yellowing, damaged, or flowering stems promptly to extend the productive season. Pinch out flower stalks if the plant starts to bolt.

Snap or cut outer leaves cleanly at the base of the stem. If the plant begins to bolt, pinch out the central flower stalk early to delay seed production and extend leaf harvest, though this is a temporary fix.