Stop Tomato Cracking: Expert Reveals Key to Shiny, Healthy Harvest
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News18•06-01-2026, 16:50
Stop Tomato Cracking: Expert Reveals Key to Shiny, Healthy Harvest
- •Fruit cracking is a common problem in tomatoes, especially in winter, leading to financial losses for farmers.
- •Causes include boron deficiency, sudden irrigation after dry spells, and abrupt temperature drops, affecting sensitive varieties.
- •Symptoms involve curling leaves, spots, and then fruit splitting, reducing crop quality and market price.
- •Early detection is crucial; farmers should monitor symptoms to ensure future healthy harvests.
- •Spraying nutrients like borax, on expert advice, can prevent and treat fruit cracking.
Why It Matters: Prevent tomato fruit cracking with early detection and proper nutrient management for better yields.
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