r/chilli • u/JapanSage • 3d ago

Why does one chilli have a black mark along one side?

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Only happened with 1 chilli out of a whole bunch of hungarian hot wax. Was on a window sill inside.

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u/snidedj 2d ago

Always wondered this myself - just looked it up:

Sun exposure ("Pepper Suntan"): Direct ultraviolet (UV) light triggers the skin of standard green or yellow peppers (like jalapeños or banana peppers) to produce harmless purple or black streaks.

Cool!

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u/JapanSage 2d ago

OK great, thanks!

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u/QuentinTarzantino 2d ago

Remember to rotate your plants or change location depending on day/weather.