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Old July 11, 2008   #2
svalli
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The purple color on stems of some peppers is normal and not caused by a deficiency or cold weather. The color is caused by Anthocyanin, which makes whole leaves in some of the ornamental peppers purple or black.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthocyanin
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