| Management number | 250625744 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$44.41 | Model Number | 250625744 | ||
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The AutoPot Easy2Grow is a gravity-fed, self-watering system that feeds two plants per tray with zero electricity, zero pumps, and zero timers. The AQUAvalve5 fills each tray to a 1" depth, then shuts off until the plants drink it dry, creating a natural wet/dry cycle without any input from you. Each tray has its own valve, so a thirsty pair of plants gets refilled on a different schedule than a slower-growing pair on the next tray over. Start with a 2-pot kit and expand to 100 pots by adding extension modules to the same reservoir line.
The dual-float valve opens to fill the tray to 1" and shuts off until plants consume the supply. The upgraded 5mm inlet on the AQUAvalve5 handles thicker nutrient solutions and reduces clogging compared to the older AQUAvalve4.
Each pot ships with a PotSock on the base and a Root Control Sheet. These keep roots from growing into the valve chamber, which is the most common cause of AQUAvalve malfunctions in long-running grows.
Plants drink from the tray, the medium dries down, and the valve reopens. This mimics natural rainfall patterns and prevents the root rot that comes from constant saturation.
Fill pots with coco/perlite (50/50 is the most popular mix), soil with perlite, or clay pebbles. Add a layer of perlite or an AirBase at the bottom for better aeration.
Add 2 more pots with a single easy2grow extension kit. Each extension includes its own tray, AQUAvalve5, pots, and PotSocks. Connect via tee connector to the existing line.
Bottom-feeding means plants pull water up through the medium. Nothing drains out, and nothing evaporates from overhead watering. Your nutrient mix goes further.
Place the 12.4-gallon tank on a stand or shelf at least 6" above the highest AQUAvalve5. Attach the inline filter to the outlet and run 3/8" tubing down to your trays.
Add a 1" layer of perlite (or an AirBase) to the bottom of each pot, then fill with your chosen medium. Place PotSocks on the base of each pot to keep roots from reaching the valve. Set pots in the tray.
Water plants from the top by hand until roots are established and can wick from below. Keep the system valve turned off during this period. Once the medium starts drying out quickly, the roots are ready.
Open the inline tap, fill the reservoir with water and nutrients, and the AQUAvalve5 takes over. Check your reservoir level and filter once a week. That is your entire maintenance routine.
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