depending on the particle size of the compost and on the surface which the pot stands on, yes. To make a couple of guesses; a six inch pot which is flooded might take an hour to become aerated again and four hours for the compost to be back to a reasonable growing condition. Peter (UK) On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Mark Mazer <markemazer@gmail.com> wrote: > "like a wick ..... it would prevent water logging" > > Over what time period? Prior to a root rot asettin' in? > >