Splitting occurs during cool weather after heavy rains.

In rarer circumstances, intense thrips feeding on flowers and fruit can cause splitting. In this case, the skin of the berry is bronzed.

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This is a part of The Berry Diagnostic Tool - a companion to the NRAES Production Guides for Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries