Growing your own produce can be very rewarding, unless your almost-ripe tomatoes start to split and crack. Prevent this frustrating issue with clever watering.

Tomatoes splitting? Your watering routine may be to blame—but it’s not just over- or under-watering. Learn what really causes cracks and how to prevent them.

While tending to your plants may feel like second nature, using the wrong watering method can ruin your harvest. Avoid this ...

It is disappointing to grow a beautiful tomato only to have the fruit split as it ripens. Tomatoes often split after a big rain, just as you are ready to harvest. You've watched your tomato plants ...