Tomatoes split

Question

Why do my tomatoes split open right before they are ripe?

Answer 1

This usually happens with uneven moisture. When it is hot and dry for a period, and the plant suddenly receives moisture they will split.

It is necessary to maintain constant moisture during fruiting for the best fruit set.

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