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Why Do Tomatoes Split?

It is disappointing to grow a beautiful tomato only to have the fruit split as it ripens. Tomatoes often split after a big rain, just as you are ready to harvest. You've watched your tomato plants ...
After tending to your tomato plants for weeks, cracks are a common but frustrating sight. Split tomatoes are generally safe to eat, but the exposed flesh does shorten their shelf life since they are ...