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Old March 13, 2013   #26
WVTomatoMan
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Cherries are notorious for splitting. The one that splits the least for me is Sunsugar. As far as non cherries there are many as can be seen by the responses on this thread.

But, the bottom line is if you get the right (or wrong actually) conditions just about any of them will split. For example dry or drought conditions followed by a couple of inches of rain just when they're ripening is bad news for just about any variety.

Generally speaking the thicker the skin the less likely they are to split - but you know what happens when you generalize. Probably the best thing to do is try to mitigate the situation by providing an even supply of water, water deeply when you water and mulch.

Good luck.

Randy

p.s. What about the early guys like Jules Verne or H.G. Wells? Don't they get any love?
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