Diagnosing Brown Spots on Bell Peppers: Blossom End Rot vs Sunscald

Introduction

Brown spots on peppers differ by location and texture.

Bottom of pepper, black, soft. Pick and use good parts.

Sides, thin, sunken, papery. Provide shade in intense heat.

Bottom rot = blossom end rot. Side spots = sunscald. Shade helps sunscald.

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