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Re: [IBC] white mineral on outside of pots?
the pot is porous and will act as a filter for any soluble elements present in the soil. Calcium carbonate will be there in trace, as will nitrates of potassium and some phosphates of same. it`s totaly harmless (although unsightly if you`re fussy), you could scrape them off and re add them to your water again, or collect them and use them as a plant feed "Waste not, Want not" ![]() it`s just leeched out nutrients, that crystalise as the pot has a large surface area to allow evaporation of the water used to carry these chems. -- YT2095 - The Resourceful One Say it with Flowers,,,Give her a Triffid ![]() ------------------------------------------------------------------------ posted via www.GardenBanter.co.uk |
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