Fruit Cracking of Tomato

Symptoms

Radial cracks running from the stem end, or concentric rings around it, forming after rapid fruit swelling.

Favorable conditions

• •Irregular irrigation, especially heavy rain or watering after a dry spell
• •Wide humidity/temperature swings

Management

1. 1Water consistently and mulch to steady soil moisture
2. 2Choose crack-resistant varieties
3. 3Harvest promptly once fruit is ripe