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Q.Oranges

Zone Garden Grove,can 92843 | gramsicle1 added on October 22, 2017 | Answered

What causes oranges to split on the tree?

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BushDoctor
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Answered on October 22, 2017

This happens when water and sugar move too quickly to the fruit, causing it to rupture. Here is an article explaining why, and what you can do to correct the issue: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/oranges-splitting.htm

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