Tomatoes split

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

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 06/03/2019 @ 11:37 am

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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