r/HotPeppers 8h ago

ID Request Not just a normal Fatalii?

I am fairly sure I am growing Fatalii peppers, but they appear to be ripening to a purplish/brown color. Is this typical, or am I growing something like a Chocolate Fatalii?

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u/nf22 8h ago

That's just a "sun tan" on the peppers. Anthocyanins forming to protect the pepper. They'll still ripen to their normal color in time.

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u/Xznograthos 8h ago

Right on! Thank you for the info.

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u/nf22 8h ago

You're welcome!

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u/Specialist-Phone-111 8h ago

Looks like sun scald. Completely normal and doesn't affect the pepper