HomeBuddy Fermentation Crock with Weights - 1 Gallon Ceramic Sauerkraut Crock with Fermention Weights and Lid - Works Well as Onggi Kimchi Pot, Pickling Crock or Sourdough Crock

On my first ferment, after about a week, salt crystals started to form in complex patterns on the exterior of the crock. Clearly, brine was escaping from the crock through tiny cracks (likely due to a problem called "crazing"). Once the water evaporated on the outside, the patterns of salt were left on the surface. This renders the crock unusable for fermentation. It is a shame, because it was a really nicely designed crock. The handles, the smooth interior and the deep water well had me looking forward to using it for years to come.