Cutting Back Broccoli Leaves

Question

After a broccoli plant is full grown, will it harm the plant from producing well if you were to cut back 2 or 3 inches off of the ends of leaves, so maybe you could grow more plants in smaller area? Will cutting leaves hurt plant too much?

Answer 1

It likely will not hurt the plant, but be aware that anytime you trim the leaves of a plant, you are exposing it to potential entry points for disease.