Why figs split on the tree

Question

The fig fruit split wide before harvest and become a host for insects, then become rotten.

Answer 1

A few different things can cause figs to open such as over-fertilization and an abundance of moisture. Did you get a lot of rainfall during the fruit development and ripening?

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