There's nothing more rewarding than growing your own fruit and vegetables, which is why it's so frustrating when they don't grow as they're supposed to. If you've ever harvested your own tomatoes, you may have noticed they can form splits on their sides, but why is this, and what can you do to stop it?
Whether you're a beginner at vegetable gardening or have been doing it for years, Mother Nature can tend to throw us a curveball from time to time and surprise us with a faulty harvest. One of the most common issues you may encounter is freshly ripened tomatoes with brown splits running down their sides.
