[Arid_gardener] Re: Citrus fruit split

[Olin Miller]

  ----- Original Message ----- From: <garyburt1 at yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 11:03 AM
> We have what appears to be a valencia orange (or something similiar) tree
> and the fruit is splitting at the base as it ripens.  What is the cause?
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According to:

    http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/t-tips/sept.htm

" Inappropriate water management leads to sunburn, or tough rind that is
then unable to expand as fruit matures. There is nothing to be done for this
season, monitor irrigation carefully next summer."

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer, Maricopa County AZ