AutoPot Easy2grow 24 Pots incl. 225L Flexitank

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AutoPot Easy2grow for 24 pots - 225l Flexitank, weeks on end without maintenance

Do you need reliable irrigation for 24 plants that you can leave unattended even while on holiday? AutoPot Easy2grow for 24 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. 12 AQUAvalve valves serve a pair of pots at a time, 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 the set for 24 plants, the price is spread across 24 positions and pays off mainly in saved labour and water: instead of daily rounds, watering is handled by gravity from the 225l 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 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 filling. 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 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 base and sides of any substrate to maintain the correct 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 run completely dry. After planting, water the plants and let them root for 7-10 days; only then start the system. The 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 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 the tank is emptied 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 or blow out any limescale in the nozzle; 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 225l Flexitank
• 12x easy2grow module (24x 8.5 l pot, 12x Easy2grow tray, 12x Easy2grow lid)
• 12x Easy2grow pack (AQUAvalve5 cam, PotSock Square, marix disc, 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 find missing parts in the accessory box for 24 pots. For a cleaner tray and healthy roots, choose the PotSock Square, a copper sleeve for the base of a square pot; for seedlings and early stages, the propagation cover is suitable.

Which size to choose

This set serves 24 plants. Nearby sizes: a smaller set is available as Easy2grow for 20 pots; a larger one as Easy2grow for 40 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, 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 reduction to 9 mm.