Cracking skin as it ripens

ContainerTed · June 21, 2009

Pix #2 is the first Red Sweet Cherry Pepper, and it is doing the same thing as the first Peppadew (supposed to be Peppadew). The skin shows these marks. I've grown bell types before and did not encounter this before. Watering has been very consistent - no plus - no minus. Temps have just recently shot up into the mid 90's with low 70's at night. Any ideas about what I can do different to prevent this.

Any help would be appreciated. Peppadew on left and Red Sweet Cherry on right.

Ted

Blueaussi · June 21, 2009

It's corking. Corking is most common on jalapeno peppers, but it does happen on other thick-fleshed peppers. Shouldn't hurt anything.

aninocentangel · June 22, 2009

I've seen corking, it reminds me a little of the netting on cantaloupe.
Peppadew, is that another controversial vegetable like Marianna's Peace and the Egyptian Tomb Grains? Who knew the vegetable world was so full of intrigue!

ContainerTed · June 22, 2009

Thanks. I thought it was a natural thing and okay, but needed some confirmation. Both of these are totally mild.

Ted

June 22, 2009	#4
ContainerTed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 6a - NE Tennessee Posts: 4,538	Thanks. I thought it was a natural thing and okay, but needed some confirmation. Both of these are totally mild. Ted __________________ Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch

June 21, 2009	#2
Blueaussi Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Zone 8a Posts: 1,205	It's corking. Corking is most common on jalapeno peppers, but it does happen on other thick-fleshed peppers. Shouldn't hurt anything.

June 22, 2009	#3
aninocentangel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 8a Coastal SC Posts: 251	I've seen corking, it reminds me a little of the netting on cantaloupe. Peppadew, is that another controversial vegetable like Marianna's Peace and the Egyptian Tomb Grains? Who knew the vegetable world was so full of intrigue!