#GROWBOT AUTOMATIC WATERING SYSTEM INSTALL#
#GROWBOT AUTOMATIC WATERING SYSTEM PLUS#

The optional stand is definitely worth getting if you can stretch the budget by another £49. The Vegepod is comprised of a deep plastic trough with a growing depth of around 10 inches, a drainage section below, an integrated sprinkler that attaches to your garden hose, and a taught nylon net cover that lets just the right amount sunlight through while at the same time protecting the plants from pests. It’s certainly big enough for a clutch of carrot plants and some lettuces, and tall enough to accommodate small tomato plants. We received the small version which turned out to be bigger (39 x 20 inches) and taller (40 inches) – and a bit uglier – than we expected but still a perfect size for a small patio or balcony. The Vegepod is available in three sizes: small, medium and large. If you fancy the idea of growing your own fruit and veg but don’t have the space or the patience to maintain the plot and keep the plants protected against the elements, then this clever self-watering micro greenhouse from Australia could just be what you’re looking for. If you’re on the hunt for a comprehensive irrigation controller that will keep your garden in tip-top condition while you sit back and relax, then put this one high on your list of contenders. If the sensor detects a drop in soil moisture, it sends a command to the base station which in turn opens either one outlet or both depending on how you programmed it. Instead, the system uses rock-steady radio waves to send signals every 30 minutes from the soil sensor to the base.

#GROWBOT AUTOMATIC WATERING SYSTEM INSTALL#

All you need to do is install an irrigation system or sprinkler (any brand will do), and the system will take care of all your watering needs.Ĭrucially, Kärcher has elected to avoid wi-fi communication between the sensor and the base unit because, well, we all know how unreliable wi-fi can be. Unlike the majority of self-timers, this one comes with two hose outlets that can water two different sections of the garden at different times. The Kärcher SensoTimer package is comprised of two spiked 9v battery-powered sensors that measure soil moisture and a 9v battery-powered control box that screws onto any outdoor tap. To see how this Bosch system fares against our top choice of garden watering system, then be sure to take a look at T3's OMORC Water Timer vs Bosch GardenPump 18 (opens in new tab) comparison feature. For outright eco-friendly convenience this efficient garden gadget takes some beating. The Bosch GardenPump 18 works efficiently with hoses up to 25m in length. This cordless pump pushes out about 10 litres of water a minute and produces a spray with a very decent reach not a dribble as you might expect. The whole shebang is now ready to plug in a hose and get watering without increasing your already extortionate water bill. Now grab a pre-charged Bosch 18v 2.5aH battery from your tool shed – or purchase one online – and clip it into the control unit. Simply mount the battery control unit to a wall or wooden post next to the butt, feed in the supplied suction hose with pump attached and loop the hose guide over the lip of the butt. Instead of having to faff about with watering cans, the GardenPump 18 uses cordless technology to pump water from the butt through your hosepipe to a water gun or sprinkler. This irrigation pump from Bosch is a brilliant watering solution for those with a water butt on their land. You can compare an identical watering system to this one with the Gardena model below in T3's OMORC Water Timer vs Gardena Water Timer (opens in new tab) comparison feature. Just make sure it’s all connected to your sprinkler or irrigation system and the tap is in the open position, and rest in the knowledge that you won’t come home to an arid landscape. This is an ideal system to use when going away for a period of time.

#GROWBOT AUTOMATIC WATERING SYSTEM PLUS#

Like most water timers, the Johgee comes with two sizes of outdoor tap connector plus a selection of different rubber washers. The battery remaining icon is a bonus too and, speaking of batteries, you’ll need to buy a couple of AAs because it doesn’t come with any. The big LCD screen is a major plus here because it’s so thoughtfully laid out and easy to understand without so much as a glance at the manual. It also has a child lock so youngsters can’t mess things up. For the price (under £30), it offers loads of handy automation like daily timers (every day to odd days), length of watering, plus a rain delay button which you need to manually tap if precipitation is on the horizon. If you’re looking for something more sophisticated than a simple twist timer like the Gardena reviewed above, then consider this fully-auto battery-powered entry from Amazon player Johgee.

Growbot automatic watering system