John Savage wrote in
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"Ivan McDonagh" wrote in message
7.67...
The stems are white and the packet says that these seeds are
Fordhook
Giant
which I believe is supposed to be a proper green colour

Any more ideas ?

This is very strange. I would go with the nitrogen: try adding plenty
of well-rotted manure around it. If the leaf is not green, I expect
its growth will be very stunted, too.

Thanks John - the growth seems quite reasonable to me but I will definitely
look into putting some nitrogen into the soil.

Ivan.