cracking on new fruit?

kevn357 · July 18, 2012

I've never seen this and google search was unsuccessful. So I ask the experts!

The new fruit on my black carbon is splitting vertically. All of the fruit came that set in the last week are doing this. This plant is growing in a 32 gallon self watering container and sharing the space with 1 other plant that has no issues. Both plants seem super healthy The watering is consistent (swc) and the temps have been high the last few days but not high enough to stop fruit set.

What the heck is this? I'm not sure if this will heal or if I should just pick them off. Maybe something specific to this variety? Never grew it before. Thanks for any help!

meadowyck · July 18, 2012

the inside of the split from the picture (can't really tell for sure) doesn't look like it is raw, it looks more like a natural split? Is it raw or the same texture as the outside of the tomato? Anyway to get a closer picture and it still be in focus?

raindrops27 · July 18, 2012

It looks natural, I have a few of these in my garden right now. No worries at all even though the shape is odd it will taste just as delicious!

kevn357 · July 18, 2012

It was raw and moist and the skin already hardened up. It is still a different texture and a deeper green color though. Some split more than others. I'll see how it goes and try to get better pics. These fruit are quarter sized so it's hard. Thanks for the replies.

July 18, 2012	#1
kevn357 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parma, OH Posts: 147	cracking on new fruit? I've never seen this and google search was unsuccessful. So I ask the experts! The new fruit on my black carbon is splitting vertically. All of the fruit came that set in the last week are doing this. This plant is growing in a 32 gallon self watering container and sharing the space with 1 other plant that has no issues. Both plants seem super healthy The watering is consistent (swc) and the temps have been high the last few days but not high enough to stop fruit set. What the heck is this? I'm not sure if this will heal or if I should just pick them off. Maybe something specific to this variety? Never grew it before. Thanks for any help!

July 18, 2012	#2
meadowyck Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brooksville, FL Posts: 1,001	the inside of the split from the picture (can't really tell for sure) doesn't look like it is raw, it looks more like a natural split? Is it raw or the same texture as the outside of the tomato? Anyway to get a closer picture and it still be in focus? __________________ Jan “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” -Theodore Roosevelt

July 18, 2012	#3
raindrops27 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: long island Posts: 327	It looks natural, I have a few of these in my garden right now. No worries at all even though the shape is odd it will taste just as delicious!