During the Montreux Christmas market, we met some lovely people, including Clément, Quentin and Pauline. They too are staunch defenders of the environment . To contribute to the preservation of nature , they created Wepot : a shop that highlights the Ollas . But what is an Olla?
In this article, we are going to introduce you to these terracotta pots that will help you water your plants in an ecological . Whether it's for your indoor plants garden and its many vegetables , you'll love the concept of natural irrigation . A great way to cultivate while managing to save water .
L'Olla: an ingenious terracotta pot
Like many tricks, this one has been around for thousands of years. Whether in Asia, Africa or the Middle East, traces of terracotta pots can be found all over the planet: these are the first Ollas. Often in the form of amphoras, the Ollas make it possible to irrigate the plants in an efficient way.
But, how does it work? In fact, it's quite simple:
- You bury your Olla in the ground, next to your plant (maximum 50 cm distance).
- You fill it with water.
- And tadam: the roots are watered perfectly, and at the necessary rate.
- Even better, the roots of your plant will end up wrapping themselves around the Olla.
- Result: the plant gets water when it needs it!
- To complete the whole, a small cap above the Olla prevents water from evaporating.
This makes it possible to put an end to plants that are overwatered, or those that die of drought. You don't have to worry about watering anymore! Once empty, you fill the amphora again with water and off you go again for gentle irrigation.
Wepot has taken on the task of bringing this terracotta pot back into the spotlight, which is a very old irrigation system: it is so good for the plants and also for the planet. In addition to being ecologically interesting, the idea of watering plants with the Ollas, which are also called Oyas, makes it possible to adapt to each species of plant.
Indeed, with this irrigation system, the plant itself draws the amount of water it needs. Very practical, especially when you are passionate about plants and you have plenty of pots in your apartment. This economical watering system works just as well for gardens as it does for indoor plants.
The Ollas from Wepot: for deep watering
These amphoras are as useful as they are pretty. Wepot offers you raw or decorated Ollas, and the shop adapts to your needs by offering you the opportunity to choose different sizes.
It is possible to water up to 6 plants at the same time thanks to the Ollas in XL size. It's interesting if you have a garden and you want to achieve a little food autonomy! These terracotta pots will therefore be flawless allies.
There is also the Olla size XS, this one is specially adapted to small pots of indoor green plants.
And since it is possible to have a large garden and also plants more suited to a house temperature, Clément and Quentin offer packs with different Ollas that adapt to your natural space.
As spring is slowly coming, and the first preparations around the garden too, we give you a top 3 of the Ollas that made us crack!
- La Olla decorated : its pretty color will adapt perfectly to your potted plants. You water gently and in addition you continue to decorate your universe: a beautiful combo!
- The discovery box : 3 sizes of Ollas to discover the joy of gardening. It can even become a great idea for an eco-responsible gift.
- La Olla XL : this amphora knows how to adapt! It is suitable for growing in a garden, but also for plants that need to be grown in large pots.
Concerned about their relationship with water, but also about their impact on the environment, Wepot has chosen to work with suppliers residing in Switzerland in order to reduce carbon emissions due to transport. Clearly, we have a lot in common!
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4 tips for watering your plants in an ecological way
We can only recommend the use of Ollas as they are practical and economical in water management. To top it off, these terracotta pots are also very aesthetic.
While waiting for you to decide on the amphora that appeals to you the most, here are 4 tips for watering your garden in a more economical way, and above all in a more ecological way.
- Tip n° 1: choose plants adapted to your needs, and in season. If you favor vegetables and fruits that are less water-intensive, you will necessarily reduce your watering.
- Tip 2: It is important to think about mulching all vegetable plants. This prevents water evaporation and keeps moisture on the floor.
- Tip 3: water in the evening or in the morning, when the air is a little cooler. If you water in the middle of the day, not only will the water evaporate faster, but you also risk burning the leaves of your plants.
- Tip 4: do not hesitate to use a hoe which will allow you to break the crust on the surface. Thus, the soil will be more airy and will benefit better from watering.
This list is far from exhaustive, indeed there are plenty of tips for saving water and having beautiful plants. You can get closer to connoisseurs such as market gardeners, plant growers and florists in your area.
To preserve the planet, we know that every gesture counts. Water resources are not inexhaustible and learning to use it differently is essential. By starting by watering our plants in an ecological way, but also by consuming differently on our scale, it is possible to act.
We had a great meeting with Clément, Quentin, Pauline and their company Wepot! This type of discovery motivates us a lot, because we are aware that every gesture counts.
Whether you're a home gardener or a vegetable growing pro, we hope you find these tips helpful. To finish in style, share with us your best watering tips in space how
