Anaheim and NuMex Big Jim are soft and rough instead of smooth and glossy

[jinhou]

Does the title make any sense? Most peppers have a glossy firm appearance. My Anaheim and my NuMex Big Jim are very soft walled and not glossy at all. They have a felt type feeling to them. What could be wrong? If they cross pollinated would that be the issue? Thanks

 

[srin2]

to the THP

pictures would be nice )

 

[napalmxv3]

Pictures would help, but it does sorta sound like what would happen when peppers get sunburned.

 

[queequeg152]

im growing big jims atm, they are somewhat thin walled but mine are definatly shiny and firm. got any pictures?

 

[megamoo]

The felt type feel of them could be they are going rotten? This might have happened because of a fungus infection, bug invasion or I guess that too much water and humidity might cause that. Are they soft all over or is it worse in spots on them. Like everyone said take some pictures.

 

[mega]

Well, in the absence of pix, it's of course rather hard to speculate. I've been focusing a lot on growing those types of peppers recently, along with Sandias and Suharos. Anaheims, as you say, should be glossy and hard - with a thick, shiny skin that you'd normally want to roast off because it's too tough/shiny to eat. Big Jims, though, they can be softer (although not "felt like"). It sounds like there's maybe something wrong - see if you can post a few pics and we'll take it from there. Also ... taste them and see what you think!

 

[jinhou]

Well, in the absence of pix, it's of course rather hard to speculate. I've been focusing a lot on growing those types of peppers recently, along with Sandias and Suharos. Anaheims, as you say, should be glossy and hard - with a thick, shiny skin that you'd normally want to roast off because it's too tough/shiny to eat. Big Jims, though, they can be softer (although not "felt like"). It sounds like there's maybe something wrong - see if you can post a few pics and we'll take it from there. Also ... taste them and see what you think!

Here is a photo of the Anaheim. I did get one pepper from this plant a few weeks ago that looked normal. Totally different than these.