Pruning guide
How to prune tatsoi
More tatsoi care
- How to prune turnip — the species this cultivar belongs to
- Full tatsoi care guide
- Common tatsoi problems & fixes
- How to propagate tatsoi
- When to repot tatsoi
Pruning tatsoi — FAQ
When should I prune tatsoi?
Harvest outer leaves from 3–4 weeks; whole plant by 40–45 days; remove bolts immediately. Snap or cut outer leaves cleanly at the base for cut-and-come-again harvests. For a whole plant, cut 1 inch above the soil — regrowth is likely in cool weather. In warm conditions, bolt removal only delays the inevitable; harvest the whole plant instead.
How often does tatsoi need pruning?
As needed. Tatsoi forms a dense rosette of dark spoon-shaped leaves and is harvested rather than pruned. Pick outer leaves individually for a continuous supply, or cut the whole rosette at soil level. It regrows well after cutting in cool conditions. Remove bolting flower stalks promptly — tatsoi bolts quickly in heat.
How do you prune tatsoi?
Snap or cut outer leaves cleanly at the base for cut-and-come-again harvests. For a whole plant, cut 1 inch above the soil — regrowth is likely in cool weather. In warm conditions, bolt removal only delays the inevitable; harvest the whole plant instead.