AutoPot Easy2grow 80 Pots incl. 750L Flexitank

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AutoPot Easy2grow for 80 pots - 750l Flexitank, weeks without maintenance

Do you need reliable irrigation for 80 plants that you can leave unattended even while on holiday? AutoPot Easy2grow for 80 square 8.5 l pots with a 750l Flexitank is among the most water-efficient irrigation systems in the world. The set is aimed at growing rooms, greenhouses and commercial areas where every minute of work and every litre of water counts. 40 AQUAvalve valves serve a pair of pots each, 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 80 plants, the price is spread across 80 positions and pays off mainly in saved labour and water: instead of daily rounds, gravity from the 750l 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 settle in it. The larger tank volume also means longer intervals between refills 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. As long as the plants have not used up the water from the tray, AQUAvalve will not allow another refill. 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 free-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 raise the pH of the water in the tray. Before placing the pots into the tray, clean the bottom and sides of substrate; this will maintain the proper function of the AQUAvalve valve.

Tank setup and start-up

Place the tank (750l 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 from 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 the row.

Mineral and organic fertilisers

You can dose both 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 - keep both the valve and the tray clean and free of obstructions. At the end of the season, wash the valves in warm soapy water; push limescale in the nozzle through with a paper clip or blow it out, never with a drill. With a large number of valves, it is worth carrying out inspection and cleaning in batches between cycles.

Contents of the package

• 1x 750l Flexitank
• 40x easy2grow module (80x 8.5 l pot, 40x Easy2grow tray, 40x Easy2grow lid)
• 40x 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 pots and find missing parts in the accessory box for 100 pots. For a cleaner tray and healthy roots, choose the 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 80 plants. Nearby sizes: a smaller set is available as Easy2grow for 60 pots; a larger one as Easy2grow for 100 pots. The body of the system 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 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 free-draining 50/50 mix - soil/perlite, soil/expanded clay, coco/perlite, coco/expanded clay or Rockwool/expanded clay. Drainage is key for alternating wet and dry cycles.

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.