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Strange looking jalapenos #769136

Asked August 25, 2021, 3:27 PM EDT

I'm wondering if you can tell me what might be wrong with these jalapenos. I've been harvesting beautiful looking ones all season but this week I have two of these jalapenos. They're also a little bit soft not like the nice firm ones that I usually get. I have not cut into any yet so I don't know what they look like inside.thanks

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

I believe that is Blossom End Rot.  It occurs in tomatoes and peppers.  If you cut it open you will find that the interior is also rotten.  The link describes what it is on tomatoes but the same principals apply: What's wrong with my plant? : Garden : University of Minnesota Extension (umn.edu)

Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied August 25, 2021, 5:21 PM EDT

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