Turnips can crack, split, or rot due to various factors such as diseases, environmental conditions, and improper gardening practices. Diseases like anthracnose, bacterial soft rot, black rot, and downy mildew can cause cracking and rotting in turnip crops. Physiological problems can also occur due to factors like boron deficiency, excessive heat, and water problems. To prevent these issues, maintain good gardening practices like testing soil, spacing seeds properly, providing adequate air circulation, and watering consistently.
