I don't think a small quantity would do a healthy body any harm; but it
just isn't very nice when it's gone all green and stringy. I'd stick by
the rule-book and wait: it's worth it. I wouldn't pull more than a
couple of stalks off each plant next year, either.


OK - so do I just leave it to die off itself, or do I need to 'prune' it
later in the year ?