Tomatoes splitting

[chickflick]

I read or heard somewhere why tomatoes split. Of course, now that I find my tomatoes splitting, I can't remember the reason. Does any one know?

 

[coopy]

I have always heard it is because of wet conditions. Has it been raining alot there?

 

[blurose]

According to my gardening club magazine, which I just got today coincidentally, "tomatoes crack and split when fruit grows too quickly during a period of rapidly changing weather conditions, such as high temps and drought followed by a rainy spell." It goes on to advise that you, "Always maintain consistent irrigation during dry spells and mulch plants to conserve moisture. Or try crack-resistant cultivars such as "Bragger" or "Roma"." FINALLY, I get to answer somebody ELSES problem.

 

[chickflick]

Thanks, blurose andy coopy. We did have quite a few days of rain and then very hot days.

 

[OaklandCityFarmer]

Yes, tomatoes will crack due to inconsistent moisture. Mulch will help this out a lot. Severe pruning can also cause this. Basically anything that will stress the plant out.

Like the other posts said, yes there are some hybrid varieties that are more resistant to cracking if watering is an issue.

 

[Grow 4 Food]

THere are several type out the that are less apt to split under certain conditions. Some split easy other take a lot more. What kinds are you having problems with?