{"product_id":"nutriculture-origin-small-drip-system","title":"Origin Small Hydroponic Drip System – Wilma Small 4 Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTimer-fed drip irrigation for four plants on a 60 x 60 cm footprint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNutriculture Origin Small\u003c\/strong\u003e, sold for years as the \u003cstrong\u003eWilma Small 4\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a complete \u003cstrong\u003erecirculating drip irrigation system\u003c\/strong\u003e for four plants. The pots sit in moulded slots on a \u003cstrong\u003e60 x 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e support tray, the tray sits over a \u003cstrong\u003e30-litre\u003c\/strong\u003e nutrient tank, and a \u003cstrong\u003eNEWA Maxi 500\u003c\/strong\u003e submersible pump, switched by your timer, sends solution to a dripper in every pot. Whatever the medium does not hold drains back into the tank, drawing fresh air into the root zone as it goes. Feeding little and often like this avoids the dry-then-sodden swing of hand watering that leaves roots short of oxygen and nutrient uptake patchy, so plants grow on evenly with strong root development. It runs with \u003cstrong\u003eclay pebbles, coco, soil or rockwool\u003c\/strong\u003e, and because each pot is independent you can turn, move or replace one plant without disturbing the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Pot Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 x 6L Pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e for herbs, leafy crops and compact plants, or quick crops where a smaller root zone is all you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 x 11L Pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e more root room and a bigger moisture buffer between feeds for larger, longer-season plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-litre nutrient tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Small 4 support tray\u003c\/strong\u003e, 60 x 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 pots\u003c\/strong\u003e in your chosen size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEWA Maxi 500 submersible pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery tube\u003c\/strong\u003e with a nutrient mixing tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 dripper tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e4 black arrow drippers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e4 blue flood drippers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLittle-and-often feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e on a timer, so roots get water, nutrients and oxygen in balance instead of swinging between wet and dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo dripper types supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e: blue flood drippers (about \u003cstrong\u003e40 L\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e) for clay pebbles and rockwool cubes, black arrow drippers (\u003cstrong\u003e2 L\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e) for coco and soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne 30-litre tank\u003c\/strong\u003e to mix, check and top up for all four plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in mixing tap\u003c\/strong\u003e: open it after a nutrient change and run the pump for \u003cstrong\u003e5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e to stir the whole tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-leak design\u003c\/strong\u003e: each pot fits snugly into a sized slot on a tray that sits over the reservoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e by Nutriculture, mostly from recycled plastic, and hand-finished and inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet up:\u003c\/strong\u003e stand the tank on a level surface that can take its full weight, sit the tray on top and fit the delivery tube so the mixing tap faces the tank access point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrippers:\u003c\/strong\u003e soften the dripper tube in warm water before pushing it onto the fittings. Fit \u003cstrong\u003eblue flood drippers\u003c\/strong\u003e for clay pebbles, rockwool cubes or PU foam, and \u003cstrong\u003eblack arrow drippers\u003c\/strong\u003e for coco, soil or Copito.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix:\u003c\/strong\u003e fill the tank, add nutrients at the label rate, then open the tap and run the pump for \u003cstrong\u003e5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e before the first feed. Set EC and pH to your nutrient maker's guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e run the pump on a \u003cstrong\u003e15-minute segmental timer\u003c\/strong\u003e (not included). As a starting point Nutriculture suggests \u003cstrong\u003e1 x 15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e a day for coco or soil and \u003cstrong\u003e2 x 15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e for mixed media or clay pebbles when plants go in; \u003cstrong\u003e2-3\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e3-4\u003c\/strong\u003e feeds a day respectively in vegetative growth; and \u003cstrong\u003e3-5\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e4-5\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e4-6\u003c\/strong\u003e feeds a day in flowering, never more than one feed an hour. Run young plants at about half nutrient strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain:\u003c\/strong\u003e never let the medium dry out completely, check the drippers now and then, and replace the solution completely every \u003cstrong\u003e14-21 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. Between crops, clean the system through with a weak acid solution or a system cleaner, then rinse it with clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem type:\u003c\/strong\u003e recirculating drip irrigation (active hydroponics)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTray footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 x 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePots:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x 6 L or 4 x 11 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEWA Maxi 500 submersible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrippers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x black arrow (2 L\/h) and 4 x blue flood (about 40 L\/h), with 4 dripper tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 delivery tube with nutrient mixing tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included; 15-minute segmental timer recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing media:\u003c\/strong\u003e clay pebbles, rockwool cubes, coco, soil or mixed media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormer name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilma Small 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker codes:\u003c\/strong\u003e AW104V2 (4 x 6 L), AW114V2 (4 x 11 L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eWill the Origin Small fit in a 60 x 60 cm grow tent?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe tray is the full 60 x 60 cm, so it needs a tent floor at least that size on the inside, and many 60 cm tents are only just big enough. Measure first; an 80 x 80 cm tent leaves room to reach the mixing tap and the drippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\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;\"\u003eShould I choose 6L or 11L pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eBoth use the same tray, 30-litre tank and delivery system. 6 L pots suit herbs, leafy crops and smaller plants; 11 L pots hold more medium and moisture, which suits bigger plants and longer crops and gives more margin between feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\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;\"\u003eIs the Origin the same system as the Wilma?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. Nutriculture renamed its Wilma range Origin. The Origin Small is the former Wilma Small 4, with the same pots-on-a-tray-over-a-tank design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\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;\"\u003eWhat else do I need to run it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eA timer for the pump, your nutrients and growing medium, and a pH and EC meter to check the tank. A drip-line cleaner such as House \u0026amp; Garden Drip Clean, used from the first fill, helps keep the drippers flowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/24hr-digital-timer\" 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\/24hr-digital-timer.webp?v=1787260068\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"24hr Digital Timer\" 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;\"\u003e24hr Digital Timer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eSwitches the pump for each feed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/house-garden-drip-clean\" 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\/H_G_Drip_Clean_1l.png?v=1785315646\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"House \u0026amp; Garden Drip Clean\" 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;\"\u003eHouse \u0026amp; Garden Drip Clean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eKeeps the drippers from blocking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/canna-aqua-clay-pebbles-45l\" 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\/grow-media-canna-aqua-clay-pebbles-45l-29882528334008.webp?v=1783879284\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Canna Aqua Clay Pebbles 45L\" 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;\"\u003eCanna Aqua Clay Pebbles 45L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eFree-draining fill for the flood drippers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/newa-maxi-jet-pumps\" 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\/Newa-Maxi-500-irrigation-pump-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1746904627\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"NEWA Maxi-Jet Submersible Pumps\" 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;\"\u003eNEWA Maxi-Jet Submersible Pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eSpare MJ500 pump for the tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nutriculture","offers":[{"title":"4 x 6L Pots","offer_id":53930890789130,"sku":"HYD-NUTR-018-01","price":76.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 x 11L Pots","offer_id":53930890821898,"sku":"HYD-NUTR-018-02","price":82.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/nutriculture-origin-small-drip-system-4-x-6l-pots-1.jpg?v=1792279260","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/nutriculture-origin-small-drip-system","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}