Re: Mineral collection on terra cotta pots

In my area, it is due to high limestone content in water.  I try to use
softened or rainwater on my potted plants to reduce the mineral build-up. 
I usually just scrape it off.  A bit of vinegar water will also dissolve it
but I wouldn't leave it on too long.

Bonnie Zone 7/7 ETN
Remember:  The River Raisin, The Alamo, The Maine, Pearl Harbor, 9/11


> [Original Message]
> From: james singer <islandjim1@verizon.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 11/26/2006 9:57:51 AM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Mineral collection on terra cotta pots
>
> I looked around a bit and couldn't find anything about it--except a few 
> articles about how to clean it off; none about whether you should clean 
> it off. In theory, I suppose, it would eventually reduce the porosity 
> of the pot, which is one of the major benefits of clay pots. On the 
> other hand, I kinda like the way it looks, experienced and not right 
> off the shelf.
>
>
> On Nov 26, 2006, at 7:54 AM, Cathy Carpenter wrote:
>
> > Is this simply unsightly, or is it a problem for the plants in the
> > pot? If so, what should I do?
> >
> >
> > Cathy, west central IL, z5b
> >
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> Island Jim
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