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Old 24-06-2007, 12:12 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Russel Sprout Russel Sprout is offline
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Default Violet tinged brassica leaves?


"Steve Harris" wrote in message
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Several of my brassicas (Cauliflower, Turnip, Kohl Rabi) have some
leaves with bright violent patches, see:

http://www.netservs.fsnet.co.uk/g/vi..._brassicas.jpg

I can't think it's a nutrient problem, the plot was spread with garden
compost last winter and they've been fed poultry manure pellets.

I've grown all these before but they normally stay a boring green.
Should I be worried?

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
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