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02 Nov 09 Bianca (Australia - temperate climate)
My baby butterhead was planted about 2 months ago and they started growing really well, then really slowed down. They are quite yellow now and the leaves are tough. Should I pull them out, or will they recover? It has been quite hot in Perth the last few weeks. I'm not sure whether they haven't had enough water, or whether I've over watered them!

My baby butterhead was planted about 2 months ago and they started growing really well, then really slowed down. They are quite yellow now and the leaves are tough. Should I pull them out, or will they recover? It has been quite hot in Perth the last few weeks. I'm not sure whether they haven't had enough water, or whether I've over watered them!

- Bianca

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