Sometimes tomatoes split. Sometimes they don’t, and you might wonder why. It probably has something to do with the weather and how your tomatoes were watered.
The cause of a split tomato is water.
Tomatoes are sensitive to water and will split if they’re watered too much, especially during the day when temperatures are high.
If you water your tomatoes at night, this can also lead to splitting because of the night’s cool temperatures and dew that condenses on leaves and fruit membranes.
If your tomatoes are splitting, there’s no need to panic. The fruit is still edible and perfectly safe to eat. If it’s a large split, you may want to cut the tomato in half before placing it on your sandwiches or salads.
Most often, the water that causes splitting is rain, but it could be excessive watering during the summer. It could also be caused by inconsistent watering.
Most often, the water that causes splitting is rain, but it could be excessive watering during the summer. It could also be caused by inconsistent watering.
Don’t water too much or too little; instead, follow a schedule and stick to it. Don’t water in the same place every time; move your plants around so their roots get fresh soil every few weeks.
And don’t forget about heat: if temperatures rise above 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 C), you should stop irrigating altogether until cooler weather returns again later this evening/morning (or whatever local time zone you’re located).
Finally: if there’s been any wind recently (especially during daylight hours), try waiting until after sunset before watering again just in case it blows away any excess moisture from last month’s rains before tonight’s sunrise tomorrow morning.
Once a tomato split begins, nothing can be done to repair it.
This is because the split has already formed and continues to grow until it reaches a certain length where it becomes too large for the plant to carry on its own.
If you notice that your tomato plants are splitting at the base of their stems then there’s a good chance that they have been over-watered or under-watered for too long.
If this happens, water them more often and make sure you don’t let your soil dry out completely between watering sessions (which will also help prevent splitting).
If your tomatoes are splitting at the base of their stems, then it’s possible that they have been over-watered or under-watered.
It’s important to water tomatoes properly so they don’t split.
You should water your tomatoes when the soil is dry. If it’s still wet, wait until it dries out before watering again.
If you’ve waited too long and the soil is still damp, sprinkle a little bit of water on top of the soil but don’t soak it down into your plants roots (this will cause them to rot).
To make sure that your tomatoes ripen evenly and quickly, give them enough water during their growing season—and especially during hot weather—so they don’t split in half.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why tomatoes split. One of the most common causes is water, so it’s important to water tomatoes properly so they don’t split.
If you notice your tomato splitting, inspect it immediately and make sure it’s not still wilting from too much water. If that doesn’t solve the problem, give us a call today.
We’ll be happy to advise you further on how best to keep your plants healthy without breaking them apart at the seams.