Black spots on pepper stems

[CrazyConure]

Hi @Chuck

My new pepper plants have black areas on their stems.

 

[shanto22445]

thank you

 

[Chuck]

Hi @Chuck

My new pepper plants have black areas on their stems.

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That is completely normal. I am unsure as to why this happens. Some varieties do it while others don't. IME jalapenos do it more than any other variety. Sometimes the fruit will blacken too, well before turning into its final red color. I am prone to think it is something genetic.