Comments on: Hydro Pot

By: Quynh Anh

Quynh Anh — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:37:58 +0000

Thanks for the information! Did you buy it in one of the shops in the Netherlands or you have to buy it online?

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:18:03 +0000

They definitely are! Cute but awfully expensive. There are also cheaper versions, though, they’re made from plastic and are a few euros. The Rosti mepal line I started out with is much cheaper. The only (and major) drawback was not being able to see the water level so I kept forgetting to refill the reservoir.

By: Katemeri

Katemeri — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:32:33 +0000

These pots are beautiful but a little pricey. I Googled ”self-watering pots” and there are several tutorials on how to make them out of recycled materials. Definitely not as pretty as yours but affordable.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:03:00 +0000

One of our local garden centers sells “regular” plastic flower pots with similar design-there is a nylon cord at the bottom of the pot-circling underneath. Simply put water in the saucer and it waters itself. Love it. Since I just killed a basil plant from the grocery store (no sun in window? too much/not enough water? doomed from the start? ) I’m going out to the garden center before I replace the plant.

By: Fran

Fran — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:36:01 +0000

Oh my! I got sucked in. Read the post, fell in love with the pots, headed to Amazon and just looked at all 12 pages of Eva Solo’s products. Love all of them! Ok, back to Amazon to order some pots. Thanks for the recommendation!

By: Kay

Kay — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:28:08 +0000

No, it’s more like a special, thick kind of nylon.

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:44:52 +0000

is the hydro cord just a piece of rope?

By: mrmijac

mrmijac — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:23:51 +0000

4 to 6 weeks and lights are a must, look at the Areo grow site above for all types of herbs and flowers and there care.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:29:04 +0000

Love this post and love herbs :-)

I have a few questions about the growing rate and size of basil when you use indoor hydro pots. How long does it take to pick your first batch of basil? Are the leaves as large as when you grow them outdoors?

In addition, do I need a grow light for herbs? I mean will a grow light increase my success in growing herbs indoors?

By: Kay

Kay — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:37:42 +0000

That looks really fun! I can see how that would work pretty well. Don’t think I have enough room in my kitchen for it, though.