AutoPot Easy2grow 40 pots incl. 400L Flexitank

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AutoPot Easy2grow for 40 pots - 400l Flexitank, weeks on end without attention

Do you need reliable irrigation for 40 plants that you can leave unattended even while on holiday? AutoPot Easy2grow for 40 square 8.5 l pots with a 400l Flexitank is among the most water-efficient irrigation systems in the world. The set is aimed at nurseries, greenhouses and commercial areas where every minute of work and every litre of water counts. 20 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 40 plants, the cost is spread across 40 stations and pays off mainly in saved work and water: instead of daily checking, gravity irrigation from the 400l Flexitank takes care of watering. 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 settle in it. The distribution line has a 16mm main line with a reduction to 9 mm at the valves, so it can supply dozens of valves without any drop in pressure. The larger tank volume also means longer intervals between refills than with smaller versions.

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 allows the tray to fill with water to the preset level - by gravity only, without pumps, mains pressure, electricity or timers. Until the plants use 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

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 coco fibre and perlite - 50/50
• Mix of coco 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 any substrate to maintain the proper function of the AQUAvalve valve.

Tank setup and start-up

Place the tank (400l Flexitank) at least 150 mm above the highest AQUAvalve valve. If the water level falls to one third 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 in the tray by 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 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 - keep the valve and tray clean and free of obstructions. At the end of the season, wash the valves in warm soapy water; clear limescale from the nozzle with a paper clip or blow it through, never with a drill. With this number of valves, it pays to carry out inspection and cleaning in batches between cycles.

Contents of the package

• 1x 400l Flexitank
• 20x easy2grow module (40x 8.5 l pot, 20x Easy2grow tray, 20x Easy2grow lid)
• 20x package for Easy2grow (AQUAvalve5, PotSock Square, marix disk, tubing, 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 8.5 l pot and get missing parts in the accessory box for 48 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 40 plants. Nearby sizes: a smaller set can be found as Easy2grow for 24 pots; a larger one as Easy2grow for 48 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 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. Drainage is key to 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 16mm main line with a reduction to 9 mm.

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