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Why it matters
A single wet event near harvest can split a large share of a crop, and cracks open the door to rot. Because the cause is water movement and cell-wall strength, prevention focuses on building firmer fruit and steadier moisture rather than reacting after the damage.
How to measure it
Track cracking/splitting rate, secondary rot from cracks, and rejects through the supply chain. Compare blocks on a firmness/calcium program against untreated, especially across rain events.
What drives it
- Strong cell walls from adequate calcium
- Cell-membrane reinforcement (rigidity)
- Silicon for tougher tissue
- Even soil moisture — avoid dry-then-saturated swings
- Strong roots for steady calcium and water movement
Recommended Vegalab Program
| Role | Product | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Cell integrity | Cellular Boost | Anti-cracking; reinforces the membrane |
| Calcium strength | Calcium Boost | Calcium for cell-wall strength |
| Silicon rigidity | Armour Boost | Tougher, more resilient tissue |
| Root & uptake | Root Boost | Roots for steady calcium/water movement |
Good to know
Cross-link to the Pest & Disease Library: Blossom-End Rot, Fruit Cracking & Splitting, Calcium Deficiency, and Drought Stress & Stress Cracking. Product claims, rates, and availability vary by jurisdiction; always follow the applicable label.
Related in the Pest & Disease Library
Product claims, rates, and availability vary by jurisdiction; always follow the applicable label.