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Split tomatoes are commonplace for home gardeners. It is possible to avoid but not always possible if you aren't able to control the growing conditions (such as temperature fluctuations, fertilizer spikes, etc.); the faster the tomato grows, the greater the possibility of it outgrowing itself and splitting. | Split tomatoes are commonplace for home gardeners. It is possible to avoid but not always possible if you aren't able to control the growing conditions (such as temperature fluctuations, fertilizer spikes, etc.); the faster the tomato grows, the greater the possibility of it outgrowing itself and splitting. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
# Water the tomatoes adequately and regularly. Tomatoes respond best to receiving the right amount of water during the entire growing phase; too much or too little water will harm the growing rate. The best way to achieve this is to put the tomatoes on a drip watering system that measures out equal quantities of water daily. See [[Build a Drip Watering System for Outside Plants|How to Build a Drip Watering System for Outside Plants]]. | # Water the tomatoes adequately and regularly. Tomatoes respond best to receiving the right amount of water during the entire growing phase; too much or too little water will harm the growing rate. The best way to achieve this is to put the tomatoes on a drip watering system that measures out equal quantities of water daily. See [[Build a Drip Watering System for Outside Plants|How to Build a Drip Watering System for Outside Plants]]. | ||
