CLEANING and OILING the POT???

[Mudroot]

Hey it WORKS! I didn't squash any walnuts in a sock, but I did put some vegetable oil on a hunka towel and....
PRESTO! I got new pots.
Have to admit I never thought of this.

Now as soon as I can get the oven preheated to 350.............................................

 

[M. Frary]

When a pot is oiled does the tree go in easier?

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Careful, vegetable oil will become a sticky residue, and I wouldn't want it on my pots. Best to use a nut- or petroleum-based oil instead.

 

[M. Frary]

I would go with nut oil. I think it's ptoduced in South Johnsonville.

 

[lordy]

I have successfully used mineral oil, or cutting board oil.

 

[GrimLore]

I have successfully used mineral oil, or cutting board oil.

Exactly! Prior to that soak/clean/and dry using a vinegar bath. It is actually the FDA recommendation for use on wood cooking and baking surfaces. Works like a charm with no chance of bacterial or other problems. On another note for plants that Silicone spray is quick and easy but I don't like the smell or in some cases "shine".

Grimmy

 

[Mudroot]

Careful, vegetable oil will become a sticky residue, and I wouldn't want it on my pots. Best to use a nut- or petroleum-based oil instead.

Hell! Now I have to WASH it off I guess. Unless maybe if I don't do it AGAIN.

This is all much more complicated than geraniums.

 

[Dav4]

Careful, vegetable oil will become a sticky residue, and I wouldn't want it on my pots. Best to use a nut- or petroleum-based oil instead.

I've used veggie oil for a bit, and it does leave a sticky residue on mostly the unglazed pots after a few applications. It can easily be wiped away when you clean the pots (I was told to clean before applying the oil anyway) or it wears away in about a month...outside. Fwiw, I've switched to mineral oil and wd-40, basically whatever I have around.

 

[jk_lewis]

I would go with nut oil. I think it's ptoduced in South Johnsonville.

Or here.

 

[Mudroot]

I've used veggie oil for a bit, and it does leave a sticky residue on mostly the unglazed pots after a few applications. It can easily be wiped away when you clean the pots (I was told to clean before applying the oil anyway) or it wears away in about a month...outside. Fwiw, I've switched to mineral oil and wd-40, basically whatever I have around.

Ahhh... it wears off. Won't need to sandblast.
Also won't use veggie oil again.

I sure wish I hadn't used Crisco, though.

 

[jk_lewis]

Actually, Crisco might not be too bad.

 

[Mudroot]

Actually, Crisco might not be too bad.

NO! shut up shut up shut up.

I'm learning that Bonsai Nut has more different answers than there are trees inna forest.
And....almost.... that ya shouldn't act on ANY advice until the next 412 posters express THEIR opinions.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Actually, Crisco might not be too bad.

bumper sticker...

 

[sorce]

I have paid Tina to give me a vinegar enima, there is maple syrup running down my wife's chin, I have a sock where it fits, and my nuts in a walnut shell.....

But my pots are covered in a new residue.

What am I doing wrong?

Sorce

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

I have paid Tina to give me a vinegar enima, there is maple syrup running down my wife's chin, I have a sock where it fits, and my nuts in a walnut shell.....

But my pots are covered in a new residue.

What am I doing wrong?

Sorce

Did you stick it in the ground to fatten up?

 

[sorce]

Thanks for your reply. However, I am unaware of this phenomenon.

I know when they are fired, a pot Will shrink, but if I send it back to the earth from whence it came, I can get it to fit a larger tree?

Amazing. Please "expand".

Sorce

 

[DougB]

OH my -- some folks just have too much time.

 

[M. Frary]

I have paid Tina to give me a vinegar enima, there is maple syrup running down my wife's chin, I have a sock where it fits, and my nuts in a walnut shell.....

But my pots are covered in a new residue.

What am I doing wrong?

Sorce

Soak it in cider!

 

[Redwood Ryan]

Have you tried deep frying it?

 

[Mudroot]

Any kind will do. I've used veggie oil, WD-40, and mineral oil. Cleaning and oiling the pots on a regular basis will keep the pots looking good while preventing calcium deposits and will also help patina to develop.

Hold the horses!
Oiling will HELP patina develop?

My last (and first) oiling has worn off and I'm looking at the scuzz on it again and got to reading about oiling pots and am curious if patina will develop if you keep oiling the pot regularly. Many sources say that body oil is best but who could produce that much?
Anyone want to save some earwax for a few years?