AutoPot Easy2grow 48 pots incl. 400L Flexitank

Product detailed description

AutoPot Easy2grow for 48 pots - 400l Flexitank, weeks on end without attention

Do you need a reliable irrigation system for 48 plants that you can leave on its own even while you are away on holiday? AutoPot Easy2grow for 48 square 8.5 l pots with a 400l Flexitank is among the most economical irrigation systems in the world in terms of water use. The set is aimed at nurseries, greenhouses and commercial areas where every minute of work and every litre of water counts. 24 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 48 plants, the price is spread across 48 stations and pays off mainly in saved labour and water: instead of daily checking, gravity 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 to be flushed, because fertiliser does not build up 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 lets the tray fill with water to the preset level - solely by gravity, without pumps, mains pressure, electricity or timers. Until the plants use up the water from the tray, AQUAvalve does not allow any further refill. The plants therefore go through a wet and dry cycle that supports healthy roots; once the tray is empty, 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 off them to maintain the correct function of the AQUAvalve valve.

Tank set-up and start-up

Place the tank (400l 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 the tray well, 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 any limescale in the nozzle with a paper clip or blow it through, never with a drill. With a larger number of valves, it is worth carrying out inspection and cleaning in batches between cycles.

Package contents

• 1x 400l Flexitank
• 24x easy2grow module (48x 8.5 l pot, 24x Easy2grow tray, 24x Easy2grow lid)
• 24x package for Easy2grow (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 48 pots. For a cleaner tray and healthy roots, reach for PotSock Square, a copper sleeve for the bottom of a square pot; for seedlings and early stages, the propagation lid is suitable.

Which size to choose

This set serves 48 plants. Nearby sizes: a smaller set can be found as Easy2grow for 40 pots; a larger one as Easy2grow for 60 pots. The body of the system is the same for all sizes; only the number of modules and the tank volume differ - see the full easy2grow range.

Frequently asked questions

Why two pots per 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, coconut/perlite, coconut/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. 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 Prague store.