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Gardena Irrigation Control Select: and time-saving irrigation, flexible irrigation thanks to 3 schedules, Water Now function (1891-20)
40.81 EURTo the product
| Art | Computers, for the garden |
|---|---|
| thread | G 3/4 and G1 |
| pressure | 0.5-12 bar |
| Watering duration | Max. 480 min |
| Number of cycles / day | Max. 3 |
| Irrigation rhythm | daily to weekly |
The Select irrigation control from Gardena is a practical one Irrigation system(€ 32.95 at Amazon *) for the garden, which is very popular with most Amazon reviewers. It should be well made and work reliably. The “super simple” control is also explicitly praised. By the way, you can even connect a moisture sensor to the irrigation computer, which continuously measures the soil moisture and enables more efficient irrigation. The basic functional properties of this device are also convincing - such as the high level Maximum pressure, the flexible watering duration and up to three cycles that you go through daily can leave. In addition, the excellent price-performance ratio is impressive.
Royal Gardineer self-sufficient irrigation: automatic holiday irrigation system BWC-10 for 10 houseplants (self-sufficient irrigation system)
EUR 26.99To the product
| Art | Indoor, for potted plants |
|---|---|
| Range of functions | very large |
| For how many plants? | up to 10 |
| Hose length | 10 m |
| Usability | very high |
| Which batteries? | 4 x AA |
Would you like automatic plant irrigation for your potted plants (indoor, balcony and terrace or greenhouse), you will definitely find a sensible one with the irrigation system from Royal Gardineer Choice. Many buyers are absolutely satisfied with the inexpensive system for up to ten plants. Typical descriptions are for example “meets all expectations” or “works perfectly”. In some cases, however, there is also slight criticism - especially of the holes for the hose connection, which sometimes seem a little inaccurate. To easily solve this problem, you can use sturdy Teflon tape, as recommended by some of the reviewers in their report.
Blumat Classic irrigation system, 3pcs.
11.35 EURTo the product
| Art | Cones, for potted plants |
|---|---|
| material | Clay cone / plastic |
| functionality | with hose and container |
| Capacity | flexible |
| Delivery quantity | flexible |
| Number of cones | 3 |
Mechanical irrigation cones are generally the simplest and cheapest solution when it comes to automatic plant watering - and the Blumat model is one of THE classic. Hobby gardeners mainly use the Classic irrigation system made in Austria when they go on vacation and cannot or do not want to entrust neighbors with watering. It goes hand in hand with very simple commissioning and use. One of the great advantages is that the plants pull the water they currently need themselves from the solidly processed clay cone. This prevents waterlogging and all associated problems.
Purchase criteria
purpose of use
First of all, you should consider what you are going to use automatic plant watering for. Of course, it makes a huge difference whether it is just a matter of using a single plant over the holiday weeks To supply water or, for example, if you want to irrigate your large garden automatically in order to save time and water save. Depending on the extent of the planned plant irrigation, you have to look around for suitable products in a certain category.
Art
The variety of available systems for automatic plant irrigation is great. There are essentially three categories.
Irrigation cones: You put the cone over a filled water bottle and put the irrigation system upside down in the pot.
Scheurich Bördy M, Waterreserve water dispenser made of plastic and clay cone, Green, 20 cm high, 0.22 l vol.
4.99 EURTo the product
Indoor irrigation systems: A pump draws water from a container and feeds it through a hose to the "output" element, which waters the plants.
blumfeldt Aquanova - irrigation system, irrigation system, irrigation set, automatic irrigation, self-priming water pump, up to 10 potted plants, vinyl hose, LCD display, green
29.99 EURTo the product
Watering machine: According to the individual programming, this timer initiates the flow of water from the tap through the Garden hose to the Lawn sprinkler.(€ 27.99 at Amazon *)
Kärcher water computer WT 5
32.99 EURTo the product
Range of functions
Within the respective irrigation systems there are of course considerable differences between the individual products in terms of the number and level of detail of the functions. Among other things, it is about how many cycles can take place per day, which watering times possible (time and duration of watering) or how large the amount of water is supplied to the plants will. You should take this criterion into account fully and ensure that the characteristics match your needs.
quality
Regardless of what type of plant watering you are in eye have: It is always important that the quality is right. An inferior product will let you down in terms of functionality and will probably not be available to you for long. Always take a close look at points such as the materials and their processing as well as the reputation of the respective manufacturer. It helps to read other customers' reviews to get an impression.
handling
Handling is also an aspect that you should always pay attention to. Whether you have an irrigation cone, an indoor irrigation system or a powerful watering computer want to buy for the garden: If the system does not offer good handling, the effort for you is unnecessary again high. That is why it is important to analyze what honest users say about it. Can the plant irrigation you would like to order be put into operation and used quickly and easily?
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frequently asked Questions
What does the term plant watering mean?
The term plant watering basically encompasses all of them automatic systems for watering plants together. With such an irrigation system, you save yourself having to water yourself with the watering can. Corresponding products are particularly popular for longer absences (vacation time) and for larger gardens when the owner has little time to care for them.
What types of plant watering are there?
In fact, there are many different types of automatic plant watering available. The simplest comes in the form of a watering cone that you put on a bottle filled with water. You then plug this simple system into the Potting soil. More complex irrigation systems consist of an irrigation computer and hose as well as a water reservoir (vessel) and an "output" element.
How does automatic plant watering work?
How it works depends on the type of irrigation system. To give you a rough idea, here is a brief general description: You always need a source of water. The respective automatic system draws the water from this at the individually specified time in order to guide it through a hose to the "output" element, which then feeds it to the plants.
Which brands offer good irrigation systems?
Depending on the type of plant watering you want, there are, for example, from Gardena and Kärcher (automatic watering systems for the garden), from Royal Gardineer and blumfeldt (Indoor irrigation systems for potted plants) or from Blumat and Scheurich (irrigation cones) good products and systems.
Where is the best place to buy an irrigation system?
The various irrigation systems are available in well-stocked hardware stores and gardening centers such as OBI, toom, hagebaumarkt, Hornbach, Bauhaus, Dehner et cetera. Small and simple automatic plant irrigation can also be found in large supermarkets or, depending on the season, even at discount stores (Lidl and Aldi). However, Amazon offers you the most diverse selection.
How much does plant watering cost?
This question can not be answered generally. The most important thing is which irrigation system you are interested in. A simple irrigation cone costs no more than about five euros. For simple indoor irrigation systems, you usually pay between 20 and 35 euros. Larger automatic irrigation machines with all the trimmings can cost several hundred euros.
