Sunburn is a common physiological problem in the production of pepper in the shed in spring, the fruit of the affected plant turns brown and necrotic but does not rot, and the affected fruit becomes white and dry in the later stage. This situation mainly occurs in young and tender fruits, and even 20%~30% of the young fruits in the whole shed have this problem, which greatly affects the yield and quality of peppers.
Prevention and control recommendations
Adjust the temperature and light, strengthen management, timely ventilation, keep the temperature in the shed relatively balanced, and spray water appropriately to increase air humidity when the temperature and light in the shed are too high at noon. In case of cloudy and sudden sunny days, you should shade the sun in time.
Cultivate healthy plants to develop vegetative growth and reproductive growth in harmony to obtain good yield and quality. When the pepper is fruit-set, it is necessary to supplement fertilizer and water in time to promote the healthy growth of the plant. During this period, while raising roots, balanced or high-potassium water-soluble fertilizers can be applied according to the growth of the plants.
Timely calcium supplementation can improve the thickness and resistance of the peel, which is an important measure to reduce pepper umbilical rot.
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