Fluctuating growth rates cause tomatoes to suddenly expand. This might happen after a period of drought followed by generous watering, or low temperatures followed by a sudden sunny spell. The split might then become infected, causing the tomatoes to rot.
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Water plants regularly and consistently, so it's not feast then famine for the plants. Ventilate greenhouse tomatoes during very hot spells and provide shading. Promptly pick off any split tomatoes before they start to rot.
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Hi, Up until yesterday I was concerned my tom plants would not come to much and after coming back from a 10 day holiday expecting to see my plants dead I was amazed to see that they had gone mad and flurished so much they have out grown area and are now very crowded. Surprisingly I am getting a good sized fruit, could the over crowding be an issue in the future?? Thanks.
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rogerdennis rated and commented on this article
19 February 2009
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I have had this happen and wondered what it was, so now I know.
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