AutoPot Easy2grow 12 Pots incl. 100L Flexitank

Product detailed description

AutoPot Easy2grow for 12 pots - 100l Flexitank, weeks on end without attention

Do you need a reliable irrigation system for 12 plants that you can leave unattended even when you go on holiday? AutoPot Easy2grow for 12 square 8.5 l pots with a 100l Flexitank is among the most water-efficient irrigation systems in the world. The set is suitable for a grow tent, greenhouse and garden wherever hand watering already takes up time. 6 AQUAvalve valves always serve a pair of pots, so you can leave the plants unattended for weeks on end. The system is fully modular and you can expand it at any time with the Extension Kit.

With a set for 12 plants, the price is spread across 12 positions and pays off mainly in saved labour and water: instead of daily rounds, gravity handles watering from the 100l Flexitank. You do not need electricity, timers or pumps; the tank does not need to be constantly emptied and refilled, and the distribution line does not need flushing because fertiliser does not build up in it. The larger tank volume also means longer intervals between refills than with smaller variants.

How the irrigation works

Each pair of pots shares one tray (2Pot tray) and is controlled by one AQUAvalve valve. After connection to the tank, the valve opens the supply and lets the tray fill with water to the preset level - by gravity only, without pumps, mains pressure, electricity or timers. Until the plants use up the water from the tray, AQUAvalve will not allow any further refill. The plants therefore go through a wet and dry cycle that supports healthy roots; once the tray is emptied, the process repeats.

Recommended substrates

Easy2grow pots always require a freely draining substrate. The following 50/50 mixes have proven effective:

• Mix of soil and perlite - 50/50
• Mix of soil and expanded clay - 50/50
• Mix of coconut fibre and perlite - 50/50
• Mix of coconut fibre and expanded clay - 50/50
• Mix of Rockwool and expanded clay - 50/50

If you use expanded clay, rinse the pebbles with water first - some types are not pH stable and may raise the pH of the water in the tray. Before placing the pots into the tray, clean the bottom and sides of substrate away, which will maintain the proper function of the AQUAvalve valve.

Tank set-up and start-up

Place the tank (100l Flexitank) at least 150 mm above the highest AQUAvalve valve. If the water level falls to 1/3 of the original volume, top it up - and never let the tank run completely dry. After planting, water the plants and let them root for 7-10 days; only then start the system. A stronger root system will then take care of the water from the tray itself. The square base of the 8.5 l pots fits well into the tray, and the set of two pots on one tray saves space in a row.

Mineral and organic fertilisers

You can dose mineral and organic fertilisers through the tank and distribution line. With organic fertilisers, also add a water pump to the tank (run 15 min every 2 h) so that nutrients do not settle, and each time you empty the tank flush the distribution line and clean the tank, pump and filter. With mineral fertilisers, operation is the simplest and maintenance-free.

Care of the AQUAvalve valve

AQUAvalve is a simple but very effective device that requires careful handling - keep the valve and tray clean and free of obstructions. At the end of the season, wash the valve in warm soapy water (an old toothbrush helps). Push through limescale in the nozzle with a paper clip or blow it out; never clean it with a drill - you would destroy the valve. The silicone on the upper float must sit parallel to the opening; check this at eye level.

Contents of the pack

• 1x 100l Flexitank
• 6x easy2grow module (12x 8.5 l pot, 6x Easy2grow tray, 6x Easy2grow lid)
• 6x pack for Easy2grow (AQUAvalve5, PotSock Square, marix disc, piping, grommets and connectors)
• instructions for use

Expansion and accessories

You can expand the system over time with the easy2grow Extension Kit (two 8.5 l pots), add replacement pots as a 8.5 l pot and get missing parts in the accessory box for 12 pots. For a cleaner tray and healthy roots, reach for PotSock Square, a copper sleeve for the bottom of a square pot; for cuttings and early stages, the propagation cover is suitable.

Which size to choose

This set serves 12 plants. Nearby sizes: you can find the smaller set as Easy2grow for 6 pots; the larger as Easy2grow for 16 pots. The body of the system is the same in all sizes; only the number of modules and tank volume differ - see the full easy2grow range.

Frequently asked questions

Why two pots on one valve?

The Easy2grow set shares one tray and one AQUAvalve valve for two plants. This gives it the lowest price and water use per plant in the entire AutoPot range, and it takes up less space in a row.

Which substrate is suitable for Easy2grow?

Always a freely draining 50/50 mix - soil/perlite, soil/expanded clay, coco/perlite, coco/expanded clay or Rockwool/expanded clay. Permeability is key for alternating the wet and dry cycle.

Can I expand the system later?

Yes. Easy2grow is modular - by adding an Extension Kit (two pots per valve) you can grow to a practically unlimited size. For a larger number of valves, use a 16mm main line with a 9 mm reduction.

Not sure about choosing the size or assembly? We will advise you at info@higarden.cz or in the shop in Prague.