Cryptic crossword clue
Joke about line written on black potting compost container 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GROWBAG

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The straight part
We know that "potting compost container" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case potting compost container = growbag.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GROWBAG mean?

GROWBAG noun
  1. A large plastic bag filled with soil, in which plants are grown.

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