{"id":241,"date":"2021-03-29T08:22:09","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T08:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autopot.co.uk\/garden\/2021\/03\/29\/new-autopot-growing-guides\/"},"modified":"2023-06-02T13:27:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T13:27:08","slug":"new-autopot-growing-guides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autopot.co.uk\/garden\/2021\/03\/29\/new-autopot-growing-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"New! AutoPot Growing Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"

US Growers – Follow the link here<\/a> for US Guides – Rest of World follow links in text<\/strong><\/p>

Watering systems are great for eliminating the manual labour and physical presence required by hand watering. You free up time. That time can be put to good use in advancing your growing techniques or just living your life and enjoying your plants.<\/p>

Once you\u2019ve got your hands on a system you just need a few simple guidelines in order to help you start living the dream. And we\u2019re more than happy to furnish you with all the necessary info where AutoPots<\/a> are concerned. To those ends we\u2019ve created a new and dazzlingly straight-forward range of Growing Guides – available now. If you\u2019re ready to have your life enhanced immeasurably read on.<\/p>

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Above: Our new Potting Up and Substrates Guides – see below for download link<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Go with the flow of our Potting Up Guide<\/a> for an easy-to-grasp 7-step outline of how to set up your modules. From root control through substrates, plant choice, system activation, AirDomes, and nutrients this guide was drawn up to concisely clarify the essentials of AutoPot growing.<\/p>

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Above: Aubergenius by Plantasia – past masters at substrates
with AutoPot from whom we\u2019ve gleaned many a top tip<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

As below, so above. The fortunes of your plants will depend to a great extent upon what lies beneath. The right choice of growing medium, whatever style you prefer, will make all the difference. Our Substrate Guide walks you through the basic principles of how to choose the right medium and any pitfalls to avoid.<\/p>

Find out how to choose the kind of airy, light, and fluffy media that will get you off to a flyer. We cover the pros and cons of those ingredients that support bioactivity and those that ensure the perfect balance of aeration, water-retention, and wicking is maintained. Simple steps will help you prevent pH issues. Little tweaks will give you better capillary action – the drawing of water and nutrient solution up through the pot. Read and download here<\/a>.<\/p>

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Above: A light, airy media that provides good capillary action can see you off to a flyer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Whether you\u2019re new to the systems or an old hand, it\u2019s worth checking out our Nutrient Guide<\/a>. This walks growers through the vast potential for nutrient use unlocked by AQUAvalve5<\/a>. Explore a variety of approaches to feeding your plants using mineral or organic nutrients via the reservoir and pipework or, if desired, via in-pot feeding.<\/p>

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Above: Take control of your growing from the outset with our AutoPot Propagation Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

For those who take growing from Day One we\u2019ve created an AutoPot Propagation Guide<\/a> with a wealth of material on how best to start off your precious seeds, cuttings, and small plants. As well as universal wisdom on feeding, pH, water, temperature, hardening, and substrates you can see just how the most popular types of propagation product on the market mesh with AutoPot offerings.<\/p>

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Above: We\u2019ve a few simple tips to help you keep your system running beautifully for years
check out our Our System Maintenance and Reservoir Guide at the link below<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Finally, what to do when you\u2019re in full flow. Our System Maintenance and Reservoir Guide<\/a> is a mini-compendium of info on keeping things tickety-boo whilst growing and getting the best out of your kit for years to come. Many thanks to you guys for the questions that have informed and shaped a great deal of what\u2019s gone into these guides, now off you pop and get growing.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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