Sunburn

About Sunburn

Sunburn appears as yellow, brown or necrotic patches on fruit exposed to direct sunlight, common during heat waves.

How to spot it

Yellow, brown or blackened areas on sun-exposed fruit surface. Blistered appearance.

Prevention

Maintain adequate canopy. Use reflective orchard floor covers. Apply kaolin clay.

Organic treatment

Apply kaolin clay particle film. Use overhead irrigation during heat waves.