Re: [CH] Pepper Plague

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Thanks, Dave. As I said, the exterior of the pods are absolutely
normal, as are the plants themselves. The only way I can tell if
a particular pepper has it bad is to cut it open. The only clue
as to whether a particular pod has got it is its relatively small
size.


                         ....Ed....



Dave Anderson wrote:
> 
> It looks like insect damage to me. Another possibility is bacterial
> soft spot, but all of the pictures I have are of the outside rather than
> the inside of the pods. You may get some more advice as the
> experts get a chance to look. If you don't have any luck on chile-
> heads, try contacting Dr. Paul Bosland at New Mexico State.
> 
> > Dave: Here are a couple more pictures of pods with varying
> > degrees of the mystery plague. The first one is much like the one
> > on my website, perhaps a little less severe. The second one shows
> > just a little of the condition - a few darkened seeds and a
> > couple of black specks.
> >
> >              ....Ed....
> 
> Dave Anderson
> Tough Love Chile Co.
> Http://www.tough-love.com

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