What causes citrus fruit to split?

Answer 1

This is due to some type of stress on the plant which has interfered with the even growth rate of the fruit. Usually this is due to water stress, but it can also be from uneven fertilizer levels. The way to avoid it is to keep conditions as even as possible by mulching, watering thoroughly on warm and windy days and less on cooler days, and fertilizing at the correct time of year.

Answer 2

One of the main resons peaches split while still on the tree it too much water after a long spell with out water. the cells in the meat of the fruit rapidly swell do to an influx of water as apposed to a regular watering regime. unlike other stone fruit like cherries that will split or crack due to rain just before havest .

Answer 3

I think that: there are many reasons for citrus fruit cracks

• 1- deference between day and night temperature's. flavedo tissues are more rigid and will eventually crack
• 2- irregular irrigation or after big rainfalls.
• 3- shortage of potash fertilizer.