Sunscald (sunburn) occurs under conditions of high ultraviolet light. It occurs on the upper side of fruit, near the calyx, just prior to ripening. Some varieties (e.g. Earliglow) are more prone to sunscald.

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This is a part of The Berry Diagnostic Tool - a companion to the NRAES Production Guides for Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries