{"product_id":"spider-farmer-self-watering-system","title":"Spider Farmer Self-Watering System – Gravity-Fed, 4-Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGravity-Fed Watering for Four Pots, No Pump and No Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpider Farmer Self-Watering System\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps four potted plants watered from one \u003cstrong\u003e50 L folding reservoir\u003c\/strong\u003e. Water runs by \u003cstrong\u003egravity\u003c\/strong\u003e through a shut-off valve box to \u003cstrong\u003efour self-watering bases\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ewick lines\u003c\/strong\u003e draw it up into the fabric pots as the growing medium dries, so each plant takes what it needs. There is no pump, no timer and no electricity: a quiet way to keep soil or coco evenly moist in a tent or greenhouse while you are away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-watering bases\u003c\/strong\u003e - four, each 39.6 cm across with an elevated drain plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolding reservoir\u003c\/strong\u003e - one 50 L bucket with a flow tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric grow bags\u003c\/strong\u003e - five 5-gallon bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShut-off valve box\u003c\/strong\u003e - with 4 m of silicone tube and four T-connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWick lines\u003c\/strong\u003e - eight, 0.5 m each, plus user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero power\u003c\/strong\u003e - gravity does the work, so there is nothing to run, programme or hear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e - wicks feed the root zone from below, avoiding the swing between waterlogged and bone-dry pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits your pots\u003c\/strong\u003e - three wick positions on each base suit 1-2, 3 and 5-7 gallon fabric pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner root zone\u003c\/strong\u003e - the raised drain plate keeps the pot out of standing water, and the near-solid lid limits light, algae and gnats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Do Potted Plants Swing Between Too Wet and Too Dry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand watering floods a pot, then leaves it to dry, so roots sit wet and short of air one day and dry the next. That stresses plants, slows \u003cstrong\u003eroot development\u003c\/strong\u003e and makes \u003cstrong\u003enutrient uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e uneven. Bottom-wicking keeps the medium at a steady moisture level, so roots spread through the whole pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLay everything flat\u003c\/strong\u003e - bases, valve box and tubes level on the floor, joined with the tube and T-connectors; fit the wicks in the positions for your pot size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with established plants\u003c\/strong\u003e - wicking works best once roots are well developed, so hand-water seedlings until they root down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the reservoir filled\u003c\/strong\u003e - at about \u003cstrong\u003e4 L per plant per week\u003c\/strong\u003e, 50 L lasts four plants around two to three weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the bases every two weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e to stop roots or nutrient salts clogging the wicks and valve.\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\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e gravity-fed wick watering, no power needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant sites:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 L folding bucket, approx. 50 cm wide x 45 cm high, with tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39.6 cm diameter x 8.75 cm high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase water capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 7.3 L per base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase load:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 59 kg (130 lb) each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e fabric pots up to 7 gallons (26.5 L); wick positions for 1-2, 3 and 5-7 gallon bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrow bags:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 x 5-gallon fabric bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWicks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x 0.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlumbing:\u003c\/strong\u003e shut-off valve box, 4 m silicone tube, 4 T-connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e PP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested tent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 x 120 cm or 150 x 150 cm\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;\"\u003eHow long will the reservoir last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eSpider Farmer works on about 4 L per plant per week, so the 50 L reservoir keeps four plants going for around two to three weeks. Large plants in warm conditions drink more, so check it weekly.\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;\"\u003eDo I need electricity or a pump?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. The system runs entirely on gravity: keep the reservoir filled and the bases, valve box and tubes level on the floor, and water flows to each base as the wicks draw it up.\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 use it for seedlings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eIt works best once roots are established. Seedlings have shallow roots that may not reach the moist zone, so water them by hand until they root into the pot, then let the system take over.\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;\"\u003eWill it fit my fabric pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes, up to 7 gallons. Each base has three wick positions for 1-2, 3 and 5-7 gallon pots, and five 5-gallon bags are included.\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\u003ca href=\"\/products\/root-nurse-fabric-pots\" 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\/root-nurse-pots-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1749593661\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Root Nurse Fabric Pots\" 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;\"\u003eRoot Nurse Fabric Pots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eSpare fabric pots to sit on the bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spider Farmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53931150213386,"sku":"HYD-SPID-002-01","price":74.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/spider-farmer-self-watering-system-default-title-1.jpg?v=1792302665","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/spider-farmer-self-watering-system","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}