How to prune turnip 'tokyo cross'

Thin seedlings early; remove bolt stalks immediately in warm weather. Snip surplus seedlings at soil level at thinning time. Cut bolt stalks flush with the base as soon as detected. No other cutting is needed — harvest the whole root rather than repeatedly pruning.

Thinning: once; bolt removal: monitor regularly, especially in warm spells. Turnip 'Tokyo Cross' is a fast-maturing variety harvested young and small — it needs no pruning. Thin seedlings to 3–4 inches. Because it bolts quickly in heat, check regularly and remove any emerging flower stalks at the base to preserve root quality. Harvest roots before they exceed golf-ball size for best flavour.

Snip surplus seedlings at soil level at thinning time. Cut bolt stalks flush with the base as soon as detected. No other cutting is needed — harvest the whole root rather than repeatedly pruning.