AUTOPOT 1 POT SYSTEM

Description

AutoPot 1 Pot System is the entry-level configuration in the AutoPot gravity-fed growing range, providing a single-pot, completely automated watering system that requires no pumps, timers or electricity to operate. We have been recommending AutoPot systems to UK growers since 2017 as one of the most reliable and genuinely hands-off growing solutions available for both beginners and experienced cultivators who want to reduce the daily workload of managing a grow room.

How the AutoPot System Works

The AutoPot system uses the patented AQUAvalve — a mechanical float valve that sits at the base of the pot tray. When nutrient solution in the tray drops below a set level, the valve opens and allows fresh solution to flow in from the connected reservoir. When the tray fills to the correct level, the valve closes automatically. No electricity, no programming, no timers. The plant takes up water and nutrients at its own pace, and the AQUAvalve simply refills the tray as required.

This approach mimics the natural wet-dry cycle that roots thrive in — roots access the nutrient solution pooled at the base of the pot, then the tray dries out between refills, drawing oxygen back into the root zone. This prevents waterlogging and promotes the air-prune effect at the base of the growing medium that drives lateral root development.

Setup and Growing Medium Compatibility

The AutoPot 1 Pot System includes a single 15-litre pot, AQUAvalve tray, and all the fittings needed to connect to a gravity-fed reservoir. Position your reservoir above the height of the pots for flow, or at the same level — the AQUAvalve is designed to work at low gravity pressure. Compatible with soil, coco, or any of AutoPot’s recommended growing media mixes.

Scale up easily by adding additional pot systems to the same reservoir using the included expansion fittings. Pair with an AutoPot flexi-tank reservoir for a complete self-contained growing system that can run for days without intervention.