Common crops affected
- Cherries
Why it matters
A single wet event near harvest can split a large share of a crop and open it to rot; prevention is firmer fruit and steady moisture.
When it appears
Near harvest, after rain or irrigation swings.
How to identify it
- Splits and cracks after rain or heavy watering on ripening fruit
- Radial or concentric skin cracks
- Secondary rot entering cracks
How to manage it
- Keep moisture even; mulch to buffer swings.
- Build cell-wall strength with Cellular Boost, Calcium Boost, and Armour Boost.
Recommended Vegalab program
| Role | Product | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Cell integrity | Cellular Boost | Anti-cracking; reinforces membrane |
| Calcium | Calcium Boost | Cell-wall strength |
| Silicon | Armour Boost | Tougher tissue |
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