Why Is My Purple Eggplant Turning White?

Why Is My Purple Eggplant Turning White? Discoloration and Other Eggplant Problems If you have a purple eggplant turning white or developing a pale brown patch, that can be caused by sunscald. Eggplants are a heat-loving plant but direct sunlight can damage the fruit, causing brown or pale patches where the skin becomes leathery. Why