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Prevent Cracking by Timely Harvesting

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What's up with These Black spots on my tomatoes..How do I fix it? Gardening Tips and Tricks!

What happens here

Tomato cracking occurs because the fruit's skin stops growing once it starts changing color, but the pulp can continue to expand rapidly if there's a sudden influx of water (from rain or watering). To prevent this, pick your tomatoes as soon as you observe any color change. They will continue to ripen indoors without the risk of cracking.

Goal: Avoid tomato cracking caused by inconsistent watering.

Tools and materials

  • Tomato — Visual example for when to pick