Description
A large self-watering propagator with its own reservoir
The AutoPot easy2Propagate Complete Kit is a full-size propagation station that waters itself. A tall, clear vented lid sits over a Giant Plus garden tray lined with two CocoMats; an AQUAvalve5 in the tray tops up the mats from the included 25 litre FlexiTank as they dry, and the mats wick moisture evenly up into your trays, cubes and pots. That means no hand watering, no flooding and no dried-out seedlings – just keep the FlexiTank filled. Everything runs on gravity, with no power or pumps. The lid is tall enough to keep young plants covered for longer, so you can transplant sooner or later to suit your plants and your climate, and its four vents let you manage humidity as roots develop. Ideal for raising seedlings, cuttings and young vegetable and bedding plants in volume.
What's Included
- Clear easy2Propagate lid with 4 fitted vents and a piping port
- Giant Plus garden tray
- 2 x CocoMat, 58 x 51 x 3 cm, and a 116 x 51 cm root control sheet
- AQUAvalve5 with AQUAvalve cover
- 25 litre FlexiTank with 16mm-9mm click-fit adapter and filter
- 1.5m of 9mm pipe and a 9mm elbow bar to route it through the lid
Key Benefits
- Self-watering: the AQUAvalve5 keeps the CocoMats moist, so plants drink from below
- Power-free: gravity-fed from the FlexiTank, with no pump or timer
- Large growing area: two 58 x 51 cm mats side by side
- Tall vented lid: four adjustable vents to control humidity
- Clean roots: the root control sheet stops roots growing into the mats and tray
- Packs away: the FlexiTank collapses flat when not in use
How to Use
- Set the tray level and fit the AQUAvalve5 with its cover in one corner.
- Prepare the CocoMats before first use: AutoPot advise soaking them fully submerged in pH 4.5 water for 24–48 hours, then rinsing.
- Lay the CocoMats in the tray with the root control sheet on top, then stand your trays, cubes or pots on it and water each one once from the top to start the capillary action.
- Stand the FlexiTank higher than the tray and connect it with the click-fit filter, pipe and elbow bar through the lid's piping port.
- Fill the tank, fit the lid, and open the vents gradually as plants root and harden off.
Technical Specifications
- Growing area: about 116 x 51 cm (two 58 x 51 x 3 cm CocoMats)
- Lid: 124 x 62 cm, 20 cm tall
- Giant Plus garden tray: 120 x 55 cm, 5 cm deep
- FlexiTank: 25 litre, about 30 cm across and 37 cm tall
- Vents: 4 fitted vents and a 9mm piping port in the clear lid
- Reservoir: 25 litre collapsible FlexiTank (included)
- Valve: AQUAvalve5 with cover
- Pipework: 1.5m of 9mm pipe with click-fit filter and elbow bar
- Power: none required
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it need a heat mat or electricity?
No electricity is needed for the watering. If you want base heat for seeds or cuttings, a heat mat can sit under the tray.
What is the difference from the Basic and Extension kits?
This Complete Kit includes the AQUAvalve5, FlexiTank and pipework for self-watering. The Basic Kit is just the lid, tray, mats and root control sheet, watered by hand. The Extension Kit adds a second lid, tray, mats and AQUAvalve that runs from the same reservoir through tee connectors.
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