"Charlie Pridham" wrote in
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The main reason is the lack of air and water circulation in pots
compared with the open ground so any compost not being actively used
by the root system has the chance to become stagnant which in turn can
start root rots, its true not every plant will be badly effected but
unless I know to the contrary I try and use a pot that allows my
fingers down the side but no more.

Thanks. Would you use the same procedure outdoors with plants inteded to
end up in a large planter/container?

Al