Sunscald
Sunscald occurs when the pepper fruit receives too much sun. Wide plant spacing and defoliation by bacterial spot may result in sunscald. Breakage of stems by pickers will also open the plant and result in sunscald. Promote good foliage growth with proper fertilization and irrigation during prolonged periods of hot weather. Staking plants can reduce lodging and sunscald.
Blossom End Rot
Blossom end rot is caused by a localized calcium deficiency in the blossom end of fruit. This disorder is usually caused by fluctuating soil moisture and reduced movement of calcium in the plant, as opposed to calcium deficiency in the soil. Symptoms begin as a sunken spots on the sides and blossom end of pepper, which can become infected with secondary fungi.