{"product_id":"megapot-veg-pot","title":"MegaPot Veg Pot – Self Watering Seedling Tray","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHands-off watering for seedlings, cuttings and young plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMegaPot Veg Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003egravity-fed tray\u003c\/strong\u003e for the stage when plants are small and need a little water often: seedlings, rooted cuttings and young plants before they move to their final pots. Hand-watering a tray of small pots is where most early losses start – some pots stay sodden and some dry out, which leads to overwatering, stalled \u003cstrong\u003eroot development\u003c\/strong\u003e and plants that are uneven when it is time to pot on. The Veg Pot replaces the watering can with a \u003cstrong\u003efloat valve\u003c\/strong\u003e that keeps a shallow level of water or nutrient solution in the tray, and \u003cstrong\u003ecapillary matting\u003c\/strong\u003e under the pots spreads it evenly so every plant draws up moisture at the same rate. No timer, no pump and no power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003e16 x 2 litre\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e25 x 1 litre\u003c\/strong\u003e square pots – both layouts sit in the same \u003cstrong\u003e60 x 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e tray on a \u003cstrong\u003e20 mm raised bed\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 1 litre layout gets the most plants into the space for seedlings and cuttings; the 2 litre layout gives each plant more root room for a longer vegetative stage, which means stronger plants and less \u003cstrong\u003etransplant shock\u003c\/strong\u003e when they go into a larger system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo timer required\u003c\/strong\u003e – the float valve tops the tray up from a raised tank as the plants drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e – capillary matting is included to wick solution under every pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo layouts\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003e16 x 2 L\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e25 x 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e square pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaised bed\u003c\/strong\u003e – a \u003cstrong\u003e20 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e raised base in a compact \u003cstrong\u003e60 x 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular\u003c\/strong\u003e – gravity fed like the rest of the MegaPot range, so it can share a reservoir with other trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace the tray level\u003c\/strong\u003e and set your reservoir higher than it so the feed runs down by gravity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect your feed line\u003c\/strong\u003e to the valve inlet and let the tray fill to the valve's level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLay the capillary matting flat\u003c\/strong\u003e, then stand the pots on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill the pots\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fine propagation mix or coco, sow or plant, and water each pot through from the top once so the medium starts evenly moist; the valve and matting keep it that way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse a mild feed\u003c\/strong\u003e suited to young plants rather than a full-strength nutrient mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot on\u003c\/strong\u003e when roots reach the walls of the pot, before plants become root-bound.\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\u003eLayouts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 x 2 L or 25 x 1 L square pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTray:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 x 60 cm body; 70 cm including the valve housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBed:\u003c\/strong\u003e raised 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e gravity fed float valve; capillary matting included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e none – no pump or timer needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e seedlings, cuttings and young plants in vegetative growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e reservoir, feed pipe, growing medium\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;\"\u003eDo I need a timer or pump?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. The Veg Pot is gravity fed from a reservoir set above it, and the float valve opens and closes on its own to keep the tray at the right level.\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;\"\u003eWhich layout should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe 25 x 1 litre layout fits the most plants for raising seedlings and cuttings. The 16 x 2 litre layout gives each plant more root room, so it suits plants you want to keep longer before potting on.\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 it run from the same tank as my MegaPot modules?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes - it is gravity fed like the MegaPot single modules and MultiPots, so it can be fed from the same raised reservoir. Young plants usually want a milder feed, so many growers give them a separate small tank.\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\/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;\"\u003eRaised reservoir to feed the tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/easyfeed-16mm-green-pipe\" 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\/pipes-hoses-fittings-16mm-green-pipe-38979368026327.webp?v=1773451332\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"EasyFeed 16mm Green Pipe\" 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;\"\u003eEasyFeed 16mm Green Pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003e16mm feed line from tank to tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MegaPot","offers":[{"title":"16 x 2L Pots","offer_id":53930874700042,"sku":"HYD-MEGP-003-01","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 x 1L Pots","offer_id":53930874732810,"sku":"HYD-MEGP-003-02","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/megapot-veg-pot-16-x-2l-pots-1.jpg?v=1792277416","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/megapot-veg-pot","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}