Fruit cracking in pomegranate is primarily due to:

✅Explanation:
Fruit cracking in pomegranates is primarily caused by uneven soil moisture, which leads to inconsistent water uptake by the plant. When pomegranate trees experience periods of drought followed by sudden heavy rainfall or over-irrigation, the fruit's skin can crack due to the rapid expansion of the fruit's internal tissues while the outer skin does not stretch fast enough.

🛑 Additional Information:::
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) belongs to family Punicaceae.
Cross pollinated crop and highly draught tolerant.
It performs well in soil pH 7.5.
Rooted cuttings or layers of 12 – 18 months age can be planted during June to December in pits of 60 x 60  x 60 cm at 5 x 5 m or 4 x 4 m spacing either way.