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OMC,

Terra cotta training pots are fine, for all the reasons you gave.

The only drawback is the single drainage hole tends to be undersize, and it's often flush with the bottom of the pot. That's a combination that can lead to drainage problems.

The Japanese terra cotta draining pots have a bit of a lip on the bottom with a drainage edge, and the drainage hole is oversize.

It may not be a big problem for you on that slatted deck, but for others: if you move a plant and see a bunch of scrambled-eggs-looking fungus, you have what I like to call "a drainage improvement opportunity."

If you epoxy a few pieces of broken tile to the bottom, you will get much better drainage.

Regards,

Matt

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19-May-2002	#5
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,745	Re: An alternative to wood growing boxes: terracot OMC, Terra cotta training pots are fine, for all the reasons you gave. The only drawback is the single drainage hole tends to be undersize, and it's often flush with the bottom of the pot. That's a combination that can lead to drainage problems. The Japanese terra cotta draining pots have a bit of a lip on the bottom with a drainage edge, and the drainage hole is oversize. It may not be a big problem for you on that slatted deck, but for others: if you move a plant and see a bunch of scrambled-eggs-looking fungus, you have what I like to call "a drainage improvement opportunity." If you epoxy a few pieces of broken tile to the bottom, you will get much better drainage. Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!