Sunburn (Fruit Scalding) in Pomegranate – Causes, Organic Control & Shade Solutions

durgaprasad thota
Jul 3
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Sunburn (Fruit Scalding) in Pomegranate – Causes, Organic Control & Shade Solutions

☀️ What is Sunburn in Pomegranate?

Sunburn, also called fruit scalding, appears as brown, dry, leathery patches on the fruit’s outer skin. While the arils inside may remain edible, the fruit looks unattractive and loses market value — especially for export or fresh markets.

🔍 What Causes Sunburn?

Cause	Description
Direct sunlight on fruit surface	Exposed fruits are most vulnerable in summer
High temperature (>38°C)	Excess heat damages fruit cells and pigment
Sudden pruning or defoliation	Sudden exposure of fruit to sunlight
Lack of canopy cover	Untrained trees or poor leaf density
Low humidity + dry winds	Dehydrates fruit skin rapidly, causing burns

🌿 Organic Remedies & Prevention

✅ 1. Canopy Management

Practice center-opening pruning to maintain leaf cover around fruits
Avoid aggressive pruning close to fruiting stage

✅ 2. Shade Netting

Use 35–50% green or white shade nets during peak summer
Especially useful for Bhagwa variety, which has thinner skin

✅ 3. Kaolin Clay Spray

Kaolin (China clay) spray @ 5% forms a white film that reflects sunlight
Mix 5 kg kaolin in 100 L water + 10 ml sticker per 10 L
Apply before heatwaves (early April–May)

✅ 4. Mulching

Mulch with neem husk, paddy straw, or banana leaves to reduce ground heat radiation

🪰 AEDAA Smart Traps – Your Fruit’s Best Friend Under the Sun

Though sunburn is not caused by pests, damaged skin is a gateway for:

Mealybugs
Fruit borers
Bacterial blight spores

✅ Our solar insect traps and pheromone-based systems help keep pests away from sun-exposed or wounded fruits — reducing infection risk in scorched fruits.

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Warranty: 1-year warranty for the insect trap.
Technical Failures (within 6 months): Zero cost service.
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