A self-watering container is a container that has a water reservoir built in. This reservoir
waters the plants for several days.
Self-watering containers are different from regular containers that you’d plant in, rather than having a hole in the bottom of the pot, a self-watering container (SWC) has a reservoir of water at the bottom
Based upon the principle of capillary action, wicking moisture from a built-in water reservoir supplying a steady supply of moisture to plants as they need it. aka sub-irrigation
They are made up of two containers called a reservoir and planting container. This arrangement, prevents both over-watering and under-watering that can occur with conventional pots.
Conventional pots dry out quickly and it’s all too easy to forget to water. Irregular watering causes all sorts of problems. Container gardening is also water-intensive. During a heat wave it may mean visiting the plants with the watering can two or even three times a day. An elegant solution exists in the form of self-watering containers.
This version is extremely easy and cheap to make. Very versatile and it is mobile.
The water reservoir holds a generous two gallons, so it needs refilling less often.
I used a 5-gallon nursery pot and a 5-gallon bucket.
Standard 5 gallon bucket
[FONT="]Standard 5-gallon nursery pot with multiple holes drilled around the bottom. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Notice from the top of the holes to the top of the pot is 8”[/FONT]
[FONT="]Measure down 8” from the top of the 5-gallon bucket and drill an over flow hole.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Ready to fit together. [/FONT]
Just drop the nursery pot into the 5-gallon bucket.
[FONT="]Fill with your media of choice and plant.[/FONT]
Happy Growing!
waters the plants for several days.
Self-watering containers are different from regular containers that you’d plant in, rather than having a hole in the bottom of the pot, a self-watering container (SWC) has a reservoir of water at the bottom
Based upon the principle of capillary action, wicking moisture from a built-in water reservoir supplying a steady supply of moisture to plants as they need it. aka sub-irrigation
They are made up of two containers called a reservoir and planting container. This arrangement, prevents both over-watering and under-watering that can occur with conventional pots.
Conventional pots dry out quickly and it’s all too easy to forget to water. Irregular watering causes all sorts of problems. Container gardening is also water-intensive. During a heat wave it may mean visiting the plants with the watering can two or even three times a day. An elegant solution exists in the form of self-watering containers.
This version is extremely easy and cheap to make. Very versatile and it is mobile.
The water reservoir holds a generous two gallons, so it needs refilling less often.
I used a 5-gallon nursery pot and a 5-gallon bucket.
Standard 5 gallon bucket
[FONT="]Standard 5-gallon nursery pot with multiple holes drilled around the bottom. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Notice from the top of the holes to the top of the pot is 8”[/FONT]
[FONT="]Measure down 8” from the top of the 5-gallon bucket and drill an over flow hole.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Ready to fit together. [/FONT]
Just drop the nursery pot into the 5-gallon bucket.
[FONT="]Fill with your media of choice and plant.[/FONT]
Happy Growing!
:karma Cloud:
