Dried Blackberries

Question

The blackberries look good until they turn black, and then they develop dry brown seedy areas. We had an unusually wet spring, and now temperatures over 100 for a week. Central Washington state.

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Answer 1

This is what is known as White Drupelet Disorder. It can be caused by several things, from sunscald, to high temperatures and wind, to a few types of insects. This article will offer more information, and ways to prevent this in the future:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/white-drupelet-syndrome.htm