Learn why tomatoes split and what to do to prevent splits from happening.
Why Do Tomatoes Split?
Simply put, tomatoes split either because of too much wateror rapid fluctuations in water to the plant.
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Split tomatoes are much more susceptible to rot and insect damage.
To move unripe split tomatoes out of the reach of pests,ripen them indoors.
Don’t eat the tomatoes if they are soft, which is an early sign of rotting.
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Split tomatoes won’t store long, so eat or cook with them immediately to enjoy your garden efforts.
Other causes could include soggy soil, calcium deficiency, over-ripening, and too much sun.
What Causes Tomatoes to Crack.North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.
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Tomato, Fruit Cracking.
University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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