Should You Eat a Split Tomato? Here's What the Experts Say

And the reason why tomatoes burst.

Here’s what I learned about why tomatoes split and whether they are safe to eat.

Why Do Tomatoes Split?

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Weather [also] impacts water conditions, says Chau.

Heavy or sudden rainfalls can lead to the tomatos interior growing and swelling.

While fluctuating weather conditions cannot be controlled, gardening habits could affect the tomatoes' appearance.

Is It Safe To Eat a Cracked Tomato?

Harvest them right away to salvage them from further damage.

Split tomatoes are unsafe to eat when their flesh and seeds are exposed.