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Check terracotta pots for frost cracks, especially around rims and drainage holes.
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Dry the pot, tap it gently, and look for hairline splits that widen when squeezed. You can also listen to its ring by tapping it gently - a resonating sound signifies undamaged terracotta, while a duller sound means it’s likely to have hairline cr
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