AutoPot Easy2grow 16 Pots incl. 225L Flexitank

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AutoPot Easy2grow for 16 pots - 225 l Flexitank, weeks without maintenance

Do you need a reliable irrigation system for 16 plants that you can leave unattended even while on holiday? AutoPot Easy2grow for 16 square 8.5 l pots with a 225 l Flexitank is among the most water-efficient irrigation systems in the world. The set is suitable for a grow tent, greenhouse and garden wherever manual watering takes time. 8 AQUAvalve valves always serve a pair of pots, so you can leave the plants unattended for weeks. The system is fully modular and you can expand it at any time with the Extension Kit.

With the set for 16 plants, the cost is spread across 16 positions and pays off mainly in saved labour and water: instead of daily rounds, watering is handled by gravity from the 225 l Flexitank. You do not need electricity, timers or pumps; the tank does not need to be constantly emptied and refilled, and the distribution system does not need flushing because fertiliser does not settle in it. The larger tank volume also means longer intervals between refilling than with smaller variants.

How the irrigation works

Each pair of pots shares one tray (2Pot tray) and is served 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 does not allow further refilling. The plants therefore go through a wet and dry cycle that supports healthy roots; once the tray is emptied, the process repeats.

Recommended substrates

Always use a freely draining substrate in Easy2grow pots. 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 increase the pH of the water in the tray. Before placing the pots into the tray, clean the bottom and sides of any substrate to maintain the proper function of the AQUAvalve valve.

Tank setup and start-up

Place the tank (225 l 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 allow them to 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 a set of two pots on one tray saves space in the row.

Mineral and organic fertilisers

You can dose mineral and organic fertilisers through the tank and distribution system. With organic fertilisers, also add a water pump to the tank (run for 15 min every 2 h) so the nutrients do not settle, and each time you empty the tank flush the distribution system 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.

Package contents

• 1x 225 l Flexitank
• 8x easy2grow module (16x 8.5 l pot, 8x Easy2grow tray, 8x Easy2grow lid)
• 8x Easy2grow pack (AQUAvalve5, PotSock Square, marix disc, tubing, grommets and connectors)
• instructions for use

Extensions and accessories

You can expand the system over time with the easy2grow Extension Kit (two 8.5 l pots), add replacement pots as 8.5 l pot and find missing parts in the accessory box for 24 pots. For a cleaner tray and healthy roots, choose 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 16 plants. Nearby sizes: a smaller set can be found as Easy2grow for 12 pots; a larger one as Easy2grow for 20 pots. The body of the system is the same for 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 consumption per plant in the entire AutoPot range, and it takes up less space in the 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. Drainage 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. With a larger number of valves, use a 16 mm main line with a 9 mm reducer.

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