Self watering Hydroponic Planter
Features:
No soil
The Botanium Hydroponics Self Watering Planter does not use Soil. Instead your plants will grow in a special Growing Media (included). This has many benefits. No Mess. No insects or bugs that can infest your plant, and best of all it is reusable.
Built-in water tank/reservoir
The bottom section of the Botanium holds your water and Nutrient Solution. When you plug in the provided USB cable, water will be pumped up from this tank/reservoir, and feed your seeds/plant. The water then filters through the Growing Media, some is used by your plant, and the rest will return to the tank. This means that the Botanium can go on watering for weeks at a time before needing a refill.
Automatic watering
Set to a fixed 3 hour watering schedule, the Botanium will start watering as soon as it has power. No need to worry about overwatering or underwatering. The pump is whisper quiet, and only a trickle can be heard as the water pumps out of the top section. This allows for great placement options in any room.
Hydroponic technology
The Botanium is a self watering Hydroponics system with a closed loop of nutrients. Hydroponics is an ancient proven technique to produce high yielding fast growing plants and vegetables.
Grow anything from seed to harvest. Botanium has a range of pre packaged seeds, including Chilli plants, Cherry Tomatoes, and a range of herbs. It is also possible to plant any seed in the Botanium. Feel free to experiment with edibles, and plants. They are also great for Orchids!
Scandinavian design
Hydroponics systems are often bulky, and therefore not suitable for the home. Botanium Hydroponics Planters have a minimalist Scandinavian design that can fit into any room.
Specifications
The Botanium Box includes:
- Botanium Hydroponics Planter: Dimensions of Botanium Planter : 136 mm (5.3") x 250 mm (9.8")
- Dimensions of Botanium Box: 326 mm x 145 mm x 145 mm
- Growing Media: Small Clay pebbles are the perfect growing medium for Hydroponics. They are inert, and create a stable growing area.
- Pipette bottle with Liquid nutrients: NPK - 2.3 - 0.9 - 3.4
- Quick Start and User guide
- USB wall plug and Cable: Note Cable is attached to the Botanium Planter
Setup, Test and Planting of seeds
Botanium Seeds
Range of Seeds from Botanium:
- Basil
- Chilli
- Coriander
- Tatsoi
- Thyme
- Tomato
See the Seeds here. Details of each below:
Basil:
Essential for authentic Italian cuisine, basil has a strong scent, a distinctive fresh flavour and grows quickly.
Contains 20 seeds. Height: Up to 45cm.
Instructions:
- Put 5-7 seeds evenly on the growing medium in the Botanium. Don’t cover the seeds.
- Grow in a bright window or under a grow lamp.
- Seedlings appear in 7-14 days.
- Harvest the top leaves after 30 days of growth, leaving at least 50% of the plant to regrow.
Chilli:
A compact yet productive variety, this plant produces an abundance of colourful chilli peppers with moderate heat. An attractive chilli plant and perfect for Botanium.
Contains 6 seeds. Height: Up to 40cm.
Instructions:
- Plant 2 seeds in the growing medium in the Botanium, 1 centimeter deep in the center.
- Grow in a bright window or under a grow lamp.
- Seedlings will appear in 5-12 days.
- Remove all seedlings but one.
- When flowers appear, move pollen from one flower to the next with a brush or your finger.
Coriander:
This quick growing herb is best grown for its’ delicious foliage that can be added to salads, curries, and soups.
Contains 20 seeds. Height: Up to 30cm.
Instructions:
- Put 10-20 seeds evenly on the growing medium in the Botanium, and cover with a layer of growing medium.
- Grow in a bright window or under a grow lamp.
- Seedlings appear in 10-20 days.
- Harvest the top leaves after 30 days of growth, leaving at least 50% of the plant to regrow.
- Remove the flowers as they appear.
Tatsoi:
Originating from Japan, Tatsoi grows as a compact, thick rosette and has a mild, mustardy taste.
Easy and fast to grow.
Contains 20 Seeds. Height: Up to 20cm.
Instructions:
- Plant 2 seeds in the growing medium in the Botanium 1 centimeter deep in the center.
- Grow in a bright window or under a grow lamp.
- Seedlings appear within 5-12 days.
- Remove all seedlings but one.
- Harvest the top leaves after 30 days of growth, leaving at least 50% of the plant to regrow.
Thyme:
A classic culinary herb with small, aromatic leaves that give a rich taste to meat and vegetable dishes.
Contains 20 seeds. Height: Up to 45cm.
Instructions:
- Put 5-7 seeds evenly on the growing medium in the Botanium.
- Cover the seeds
- Grow in a bright window or under a grow lamp.
- Seedlings appear in 7-14 days.
- Harvest the top leaves after 30 days of growth, leaving at least 50% of the plant to regrow.
Tomato:
This dwarf plant yields masses of small, sweet cherry tomatoes. A compact variety that grows quickly.
Contains 6 seeds. Height: Up to 30 cm.
Instructions:
- Plant 2 seeds in the growing medium in the Botanium, 1 centimeter deep in the centre.
- Grow in a bright window or under a grow lamp.
- Seedlings appear in 7 days.
- Remove all seedlings but one.
- When flowers appear, pollinate the flowers with a brush, or your finger.
- The plant may need supporting when tomatoes appear.
