I dont know about oranges, but too much rain/water while they are ripening
will cause watermelons, and sweet potatoes to split.

Dwayne

"Lindsay" wrote in message
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Hi all...

As a newbie to gardening, what causes an orange to split whilst still
on the tree?

Left on too long?
Lack of something?

TIA

Lindsay

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