[ocba] Purple honey?

bobloddengaard User loddy38 at mindspring.com
Mon Jul 30 08:45:19 EDT 2007


A plant called TiTi causes a condition called purple brood ­ a toxic
condition.  It is usually too cold here for that plant, however.  Have no
idea otherwise.
Peggy


On 7/29/07 11:35 AM, "Peter Smith" <psmith at leaptec.com> wrote:

> I have just completed my second harvest this year and find myself with a batch
> of honey with an unusual lilac/purple hue to it. I can only guess that the
> bees have been gathering from some specific flower to make this Š Any of you
> know what it might be?
>  
> I¹m worried it could have something to do with the swimming pool incident ­
> but it tastes so good!
>  
>  
> 
> Peter Smith
> 
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