One of my globe artichokes is producing small purple heads instead of
the usual. Also one of the normal plants suddenly collapsed and
foliage now wilting.
Any ideas, comments on these two events?
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Mike Reid
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One of my globe artichokes is producing small purple heads instead of
the usual. Also one of the normal plants suddenly collapsed and
foliage now wilting.
Any ideas, comments on these two events?

Purple _can_ indicate water stress (although there are artichoke
varieties that are naturally purple).

cheers,

Marj

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Following up to M. Tiefert

Purple _can_ indicate water stress (although there are artichoke
varieties that are naturally purple).

Ah, the allotment is dry, I see patterns emerging here.
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Wasdale, landscape photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)