GreenSmart self watering pots feature a large reservoir of water sitting beneath the potting mix and plants. By the process of osmosis, plants draw up exactly the quantity of water they require, through the unique wicking cells. This clever, patented design creates a very consistent moisture level, saves water and fertiliser plus allows oxygen to reach the roots, resulting in healthy, easy to grow plants that grow more quickly than in gardens or raised beds. The water level is visible at a glance.
GreenSmart Pots are 40L, and in these options of colours: Black and Green and Cream
This is the largest size of the planters measureing 73.5cm L, 44cm W, 29cm H
- Plants grow fast
- Simple method to set up an organic garden.
- The plastic is certified by USFDA as being suitable for food contact.
- Plants grow while gardener on holiday
- Difficult to kill plants by “drought or drowning”
- Grows a large amount in a limited space – excellent for retirement homes, apartments, decks etc
- Ideal for gardeners trying to grow plants in sandy soils.
- Great for kitchen gardens - grows all types of veges and herbs
- Also excellent for strawberries, currants, rhubarb, blueberries
- Extends growing season as solar warmth is drawn into the potting mix through the dark coloured pots.
- Saves water because it catches rain water and stores it in the reservoir.
- Fertiliser is not wasted - in heavy rain it is filtered into the reservoir then drawn up again by the plants.
- Low maintenance gardening.
- Each pot also contains a planting guide, recommended planting guide, assembly directions and an elasticised plastic cover to create hot-house effect for seeds.
- Suitable for using in several locations. Eg in regular gardens, on raised benches, in hot houses, in conservatories.
- Suitable for gardeners with limited mobility.
The kit includes:
- A pot for planting.
- A visual water level indicator.
- A washer with indents to fit the locking system of the indicator to the container.
- A washer to prevent leaks from inside.
- A nut to fasten the indicator to the container.
- Lid for the indicator.
- A perforated inner plate for aeration with 6-8 legs
- A plastic cover.
- Instructions for assembly and usage of pot.
To get started growing vegetables and herbs you will need to source potting mix and fertiliser. Ecobob sell some recommended fertilisers below:
Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Dry Fertiliser Mix