Growing Swede

Question

Does the practice of removing older leaves on growing swede encourage the plant to grow larger? This is something that I believe was recommended by a professional garden presenter on BBC Television about 3 years ago and I would like your comments please.

Answer 1

Hopefully, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rutabaga/planting-rutabaga.htm
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Personally, I've never heard about removing the older leaves to promote growth. You could experiment with a few plants.