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Nitrogen Toxicity

  • Can cause "ricing" in broccoli and cauliflower, in which small flower buds develop in the curd creating a fuzzy or velvety appearance
  • Can cause hollow stem in cauliflower and broccoli
  • More information on Nitrogen Toxicity

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