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Tomato Cracking: Is it preventable?

MANHATTAN — Home gardeners face the problem of tomato cracking, or hard cracks on the upper part of the fruit, usually spanning from or around the stem.While the cracks do not necessarily ruin the tomato, they are unsightly, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini.“Tomatoes have a root system that is very dense and fibrous, and is quite efficient in picking up water,” she said.

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Thunder players get offers SHREWSBURY, N.J. — The Wichita Thunder made qualifying offers to eight players before the league deadline Sunday. According to the league… Login to continue reading Login…

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The Sassanachs put together an outdoor performance on June 20 – playing a full concert against the backdrop of the lake at Dyck Arboretum. The… Login to continue reading Login…

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