{"product_id":"autopot-easy2grow-system","title":"AutoPot easy2grow System – Self-Watering Pots for Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo plants per tray, watered automatically – no power, no waste\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAutoPot easy2grow System\u003c\/strong\u003e is AutoPot's space-saving two-pot module: one tray carries two pots side by side and a single \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve5\u003c\/strong\u003e waters both. The valve lets a shallow fill of water or feed into the tray, closes, and only opens again once the plants have drawn it up, so roots get a natural \u003cstrong\u003ewet-and-dry cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e and you never overwater. Everything runs on gravity from the supplied reservoir – no pumps, timers, electricity or mains water – so it can sit on a patio, balcony, greenhouse bench or grow tent floor and look after itself while you are away. Choose \u003cstrong\u003e8.5 litre pots\u003c\/strong\u003e for herbs, strawberries, salads and compact flowering plants, or \u003cstrong\u003e15 litre pots\u003c\/strong\u003e for tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and other vining crops. The system is endorsed by the \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Horticultural Society\u003c\/strong\u003e and the trays, pots, AQUAvalve and fittings are made in the UK from recycled plastics. Systems run from the 2-pot kit up to 100 pots, each supplied with the reservoir matched to its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eeasy2grow two-pot trays and lids\u003c\/strong\u003e – one per pair of pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8.5 litre or 15 litre square pots\u003c\/strong\u003e, two per tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve5\u003c\/strong\u003e – one per tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarix disc and square PotSock\u003c\/strong\u003e for every pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9mm pipe, golf filter, in-line taps and connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16mm supply pipe, click-fit tank adaptor and filter, in-line tap and 16mm-9mm cross connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e on 12-pot systems and larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir\u003c\/strong\u003e – 47 litre tank with lid and grommet on 2 to 6 pots; FlexiTank on larger systems: 100L (12 pots), 225L (16–24), 400L (40–60) or 750L (80–100)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo pots, one valve\u003c\/strong\u003e: a compact module that fits narrow benches and small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlants control their own watering\u003c\/strong\u003e: the AQUAvalve5 refills only when the tray is empty – no overwatering, no dry-outs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower-free and silent\u003c\/strong\u003e: gravity-fed, with no pump or timer to run or fail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8.5L or 15L pots\u003c\/strong\u003e: the pots are interchangeable between easy2grow and 1Pot trays, so you can size up later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS endorsed and UK made\u003c\/strong\u003e from recycled plastics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEndlessly extendable\u003c\/strong\u003e: add easy2grow extension modules to the same reservoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot control:\u003c\/strong\u003e a Marix disc goes in the base of each pot and a PotSock on the outside base, gold face up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e AutoPot recommend around \u003cstrong\u003e50% perlite or pH-stable clay pebbles\u003c\/strong\u003e mixed with soil or coco, over a \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 cm drainage layer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot up established plants\u003c\/strong\u003e – at least \u003cstrong\u003e15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall in 8.5 litre pots, \u003cstrong\u003e22.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in 15 litre pots. Water each pot through outside the tray and let it drain for 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaise the reservoir\u003c\/strong\u003e so the outlet sits at least \u003cstrong\u003e15 cm above the AQUAvalves\u003c\/strong\u003e, connect up and fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave it off while roots establish\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e for 8.5 litre pots, \u003cstrong\u003e7–12 days\u003c\/strong\u003e for 15 litre pots – then open the tap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning:\u003c\/strong\u003e refill when a third remains, with the tap closed for 30–60 minutes while it settles; keep the trays level and off cold concrete, and open the end-of-line taps for a minute each week to keep the lines clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e gravity-fed automatic watering system, two pots per tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetering:\u003c\/strong\u003e AutoPot AQUAvalve5, one per tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot options:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 litre square pots (245 mm across the top, 195 mm base, 200 mm high) or 15 litre square pots (260 mm top, 195 mm base, 300 mm high)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTray footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 575 x 275 mm per two-pot tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 litre tank, 375 x 300 x 615 mm (2–6 pots) · 100L FlexiTank (12) · 225L FlexiTank (16–24) · 400L FlexiTank (40–60) · 750L FlexiTank (80–100)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePots per system:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 20, 24, 40, 48, 60, 80 or 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipework:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 mm pipe (7 mm bore); 16 mm supply pipe (13 mm bore) on 12 pots and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir height:\u003c\/strong\u003e outlet at least 150 mm above the AQUAvalves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marix disc and square PotSock per pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e soil or coco mixed with perlite or clay pebbles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) endorsed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e none required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003e8.5 litre or 15 litre pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003e8.5 litre pots suit herbs, strawberries, salad leaves and compact flowering plants; 15 litre pots give tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and other vining crops more root room. The pots are interchangeable between easy2grow and 1Pot trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow long should I wait before switching it on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eAutoPot advise 5–7 days for 8.5 litre pots and 7–12 days for 15 litre pots after potting up. Lift a pot to check – if it still feels heavy, give the roots a little longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I extend it later?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes – each easy2grow extension module adds a tray and two pots to the same pipework. The 47 litre tank serves up to six pots; beyond that AutoPot recommend moving up to a FlexiTank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it need mains water or a pump?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. The reservoir only has to sit 15 cm or more above the valves – gravity feeds the AQUAvalve5 in each tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/perlite\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/Eden-Perlite-100L-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1746904139\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Perlite\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003ePerlite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eMix 50\/50 with soil or coco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flexitank-collapsible-water-butts-1\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/FlexiTank-Collapsible-Water-Butt-100L-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1749592852\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"FlexiTank Collapsible Water Butts\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eFlexiTank Collapsible Water Butts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eA bigger reservoir as you extend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/canna-coco-professional-plus\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/coco-med-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1746904115\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Canna Coco Professional Plus\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong 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