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Tomato Fruit Cracking: Small Pots Cause Moisture Swings

24-inch pots are too small for mature tomatoes; they dry out daily. Fluctuating moisture causes cracking. Use a 2-liter bottle with a pinhole as a slow-drip reservoir to maintain even moisture.

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