AutoPot Easy2grow 20 pots incl. 225L Flexitank

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AutoPot Easy2grow for 20 pots - 225l Flexitank, whole weeks without maintenance

Do you need reliable irrigation for 20 plants that you can leave on its own even while on holiday? AutoPot Easy2grow for 20 square 8.5 l pots with a 225l 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. 10 AQUAvalve valves always serve a pair of pots, so you can leave the plants without maintenance for whole weeks. The system is fully modular and you can extend it at any time with the Extension Kit.

With a set for 20 plants, the price is spread across 20 positions and pays off mainly in saved work and water: instead of daily checking, gravity from the 225l 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 system does not need to be flushed because fertiliser does not build up in it. 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 - 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 should always be filled with 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 any substrate to maintain the proper function of the AQUAvalve valve.

Tank setup and start-up

Place the tank (225l Flexitank) at least 150 mm above the highest AQUAvalve valve. If the irrigation level drops to 1/3 of the original volume, top it up - and never let the tank dry out completely. 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 in 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 both mineral and organic fertilisers through the tank and distribution system. 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 the tank is emptied 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 limescale in the nozzle through 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 package

• 1x 225l Flexitank
• 10x easy2grow module (20x 8.5 l pot, 10x Easy2grow tray, 10x Easy2grow lid)
• 10x Easy2grow pack (AQUAvalve5 cam, PotSock Square, marix disc, tubing, grommets and connectors)
• instructions for use

Extensions and accessories

You can extend the system over time with the easy2grow Extension Kit (two 8.5 l pots), add replacement pots as 8.5 l pots and get 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 seedlings and early stages, the propagation cover is suitable.

Which size to choose

This set serves 20 plants. Nearby sizes: a smaller set is available as Easy2grow for 16 pots; a larger one as Easy2grow for 24 pots. The system body 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 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, coconut/perlite, coconut/expanded clay or Rockwool/expanded clay. Drainage is key for alternating the wet and dry cycle.

Can I extend 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 reduction to 9 mm.