By Amy Grant With excellent, outstanding weather conditions, adequate and consistent irrigation, and superior cultural conditions, the only thing home grape growers need worry about is how to get the grapes before the birds do! Unfortunately, this perfect trifeca doesn’t exist year after year, leading to the issue of grape berry cracking. What exactly are the causes of splitting grapes and what can be done to fix fruit split of grapes? Read on to learn more. What Causes Splitting Grapes? The exact cause of grapes that are cracking open is still under debate, but all camps seem to agree that it stems from irrigation, either an over abundance or lack thereof. While grapes will adapt to lower water conditions, yields will be reduced. Ideally, irrigation is essential for optimum production and quality of fruit. The timing of this irrigation is of primary importance. Grape skins that crack open may also be
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