Cracking & Fluid Leaking
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Cracking and fluid leaking can occur in high tunnels when cucumbers are exposed to cold temperatures in late fall during fruit development. Cool temperatures reduce the elasticity of fruit skin, making it more prone to cracking.
Cracked, leaking cucumber fruit.
(Photo: Shubin Saha, University of Kentucky)
Management:
- Optimize conditions environmentally by proper management of ventilation and heating based on the structure type.
