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Sunburn on Peppers and Eggplants

Fruit exposed to the hot sun may become brown and leathery on the exposed surface.

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Sunburn can occur if fruit is exposed to the hot sun after the leaves have wilted. Maintain plant vigor with necessary fertilizer and water to produce adequate leaf cover.

Dark streaking on pepper caused by sunburn.    Credit: Dennis R. Pittenger
Pepper fruit exposed to sun. Credit: Dennis R. Pittenger
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