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Sue_WA Seattle, WA(Zone 8b) Sep 20, 2003

Just when they are reaching their peak in ripeness (is that a word?) the skin splits! We have been eating them, no problem, and have done a little canning, everything seems ok. But why is the skin splitting? Vertical splits down the side.

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Joan Belfield, ND(Zone 4a) Sep 20, 2003

Lots of mine are doing that this year too. I'm wondering if it has something to do with the fluctuation in moisture?

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Sue_WA Seattle, WA(Zone 8b) Sep 24, 2003

Hi Joan, see the thread "How are your tomatoes doing this year" MaryE reports that she thinks it is a moisture issue also. I peeled the skin on my 'splits' and no damage beyond that.

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Joan Belfield, ND(Zone 4a) Sep 24, 2003

Thanks Sue!

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impiefish Byron, IL(Zone 4a) Sep 26, 2003

I had that problem here as well this year. I am told it is from infrequent watering. We had a terrible drought this summer and just could not keep up with the watering.

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