Why Do Tomatoes Crack?
Check moisture changes when tomatoes split, and keep a record to compare plants and watering practices.
Published by ThriveThyme
tomatoes watering troubleshooting
Look back at moisture changes
Tomatoes can split as fruit grows rapidly after dry conditions give way to rain or watering. More consistent moisture and mulch can reduce cracking. Check damaged fruit for decay.
Connect observations with watering
Use the Vegetable Problem Checker to record the pattern and recent weather. If using drip, the runtime calculator can translate your chosen water depth into minutes. Choose that depth after checking the soil and rain; the calculator does not decide when to water.