Tomato Growing Kit

The Quadgrow produces healthier plants and bigger harvests by providing your plants with constant access to water without ever over-watering.

Plants need to constantly replace the water they use, but overwatering prevents roots from accessing oxygen and is actually the number one cause of plant demise.

What happens when we overwater?
If soil is over-watered the pores in the soil become blocked and the roots can't access the air in the soil. The lack of oxygen means that the roots can't take up water or nutrients. A plant weakened by overwatering becomes susceptible to disease, particularly fungal attacks. If the over-watering is repeated the roots suffocate and die.

Perfect for?

Tomato plants – The Quadgrow is the perfect replacement for traditional tomato pots and tomato planters.

What happens when we underwater?
Plants use water for cell growth and for overall health, but they also need water for the following specific functions, which are compromised when we under-water.

Transporting minerals and nutrients
Plants use water to move minerals and nutrients from the roots around the plant, and to move glucose (from photosynthesis) from leaves to other cells in the plant.

Photosynthesis
About 5% of the water absorbed by plants is used to make glucose during the photosynthesis process.

Transpiration
As well as water, plants need carbon dioxide for photosynthesis (they combine water, carbon dioxide and light to produce glucose). They access this carbon dioxide through microscopic openings on their leaves and stems. These openings are called ‘stomata’. The stomata open and close regularly to absorb carbon dioxide and as they do this they also release water, this release of water is called transpiration. If the plant is short of water it won't open its stomato as frequently and therefore it won't photosynthesise as much. Sunny, hot weather increases the rate of transpiration, so plants need more water in these conditions.  

It's no wonder then that incorrect watering causes most gardening problems, including blossom end rot and fruit splitting, such as when growing in traditional tomato planters.

As we are the inventors, designers and manufacturers of the Quadgrow planter we are always really pleased when somebody says something nice about it and lots of people have, no wonder it's a best seller. Here's a sample of what magazines and professional growers have said about it.

‘The answer to most gardeners' prayers. No more coming home to find your peppers parched.’ Garden Answers Magazine

Much more responsive to a plant's needs than hand or dripper watering' Kitchen Garden magazine 

'Ensures plants take up exactly what they need' Grow It magazine<

'No more strugling to keep up with the twice daily watering tour' Kitchen Garden magazine

'The Quadgrow gives me the peace of mind to go away, during the heat of the summer, safe in the knowledge that my plants are in safe hands.’ Matt Simspon Simpson’s Seeds

‘The Trinidad Scorpions are in a Quadgrow, definitely super planters - growth is huge in comparison to the plants in the ground.’ Wiltshire Chilli Farm

‘Just fantastic, brilliant, the plants have grown incredibly healthy and at an incredible size. The best thing is you don’t need to worry about watering!’ Alex – ‘The Upton Cheyney Chilli Company' 

Quadgrow Planter - Daily Mirror March 2012

UK Delivery

The maximum Mainland UK Delivery charge is £4.95
You will receive your delivery 2 workings days after placing your order

UK Standard Delivery (standard items and all orders over £40.00):  £4.95

UK Light Items Delivery (small items): £2.95

Click here for further information and non UK Mainland delivery

Returns

If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return the items to us in their original condition and packaging within 14 days of receipt and we will issue a full refund (excluding original delivery charge).

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N:B Definition of UK Mainland
UK Mainland is defined as postcodes on mainland England, Wales and Scotland excluding the following postcodes.
AB31-38, AB40-56, IV1-28 , IV30-32, IV36-49, IV51-56, IV63, KA27-28, PA20-38, PA41-49, PA60-70, PH4-44, and PH49-50. 
Delivery to the above postcodes incurs a small surcharge, which will be displayed when you enter your postcode. 

Royal Mail: If you have paid £2.95
If the parcel won’t fit through your letter box out and you are out when Royal Mail try to deliver, the driver will leave a card asking you to collect your item from your local delivery office or arrange a redelivery.

Courier: If you have paid £4.95
You can add 'If Out' delivery instructions (such as leave in the garage if out) when you place your order. If you are not in and you have not provided ‘if out’ instructions the driver will leave a card asking you to call the phone number on the card to arrange a redelivery or to arrange to collect the parcel from your local depot (low cost local charges apply).

Gifts
If your order is for a gift add 'Gift' to the Comments section when you place your order, or if you are ordering over the phone just let us know and we will email you the receipt instead of including it in the parcel. There will be no other indication of price in the parcel.

Quadgrow Slim x2 - 2x L130cm x W24cm x H36cm

Quadgrow Square - L54cm x W58cm x H38cm

Quadgrow x1

1 x Quadgrow Planter with 30 Litre SmartReservoir and Feeder Tray

• 4 x 11 Litre pots
• 4 x FeederMats
• 5 Litres of concentrated nutrients - sufficient for one season
• Dipstick
• Jargon-free instructions

Quadgrow x2

• 2 x Quadgrow Planters with 30 Litre SmartReservoir and Feeder Tray
• 8 x 11 Litre pots
• 8 x FeederMats
• 5 Litres of concentrated nutrients - sufficient for one season
• Dipstick
• Jargon-free instructions

Accessories
Quadgrow Protective Lids - Set of 4 - £15.00
Quadgrow Protective Lids - Set of 8 - £30.00
Holiday Watering Kit - from £13.45
Quadgrow Support Frame - £17.00