Cause Of Splits On Top Of Tomatoes

Question

I grew big, beautiful tomatoes last summer, but almost every one of them had big deep splits in the top of them. What can I do to prevent this problem next summer?

Answer 1

Generally, this is due to inconsistent watering, or fluctuation of humidity. There are a few things that you can do to mitigate this. Here is an article that will explain what you can do in the future:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-cracking.htm