Abstract: The invention relates to a crucible (I) adapted for growing a large crystal, starting with an adequate raw material, comprising a receptacle (1) intended to accommodate the large crystal, wherein moreover, directly beneath the receptacle (1) a vertical succession of at least two containers (31, 32, 33, 3n) is located, with each container being connected by a restriction zone (41, 42, 43, 4n) to the successive container located directly above, and with the upper container (33, 3n) being connected by a restriction zone (43, 4n) to the receptacle (1), as well as a growth method that implements said crucible.