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Tomatoes Won't Crack: 2 Ways to Keep Fruits Whole
12.05.2023 15:52
Cracked tomatoes are a common occurrence for many gardeners who make one mistake.
Summer residents are not so upset when only a few fruits have such a defect. It is another matter when every second or third tomato is cracked.
Insufficient watering
Most often, improper watering leads to problems with the harvest. When a person is tormented by severe thirst, he drinks. And not just gulps down water, but drinks a lot and greedily. The same situation with tomatoes.
When the soil has been dry for a long time, plants greedily absorb life-giving moisture. The skin does not have time to stretch quickly, which leads to excess liquid and cracked fruits.
The problem is especially common among greenhouse dwellers. Due to high temperatures, the soil dries out very quickly.
A one-time watering will not fix the problem. It is important to regularly moisten tomatoes. Some gardeners do this in 2 stages. For example, when the water from the first watering has been absorbed, the soil is moistened again.
If the weather is not hot, then watering is reduced to once every five days. It is important that the soil does not dry out too much.
Lots of fertilizers
Excess nutrients can also cause fruit cracking. However, it is not only the frequency of fertilizing that has an effect. Too concentrated solutions can lead to a similar result.
