Garden oyas for burying

The garden olla comes in 2 sizes, designed for in-ground planting, vegetable gardens, and large planters. Water seeps out only locally: the manufacturer states a watering radius of about 15.7 in (40 cm) for the large model. So place it in the center of a small group of plants, such as a few tomato, zucchini, or cucumber plants, and plan on several ollas for a vegetable bed.

The garden olla works wonders in the vegetable garden, next to thirsty vegetables: tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, and bell peppers. It also works well for herbs, shrubs, and large planters, anywhere you want to water less often in summer. It is less useful for plants that like to dry out between waterings. At the end of the season, simply empty it and store it in a sheltered spot. It will be ready to go again in spring.

Dig a hole near the plants you want to water and bury the garden olla up to its neck, leaving the opening above the ground. Water the soil all around it, fill the olla with water, then put on its lid: it reduces evaporation and keeps dirt and mosquitoes out of the water. Mulching around the base of your plants is a great complement to the setup, since it reduces evaporation from the soil surface.

According to our product page, a garden olla provides self-watering for about 4 to 5 days. The actual time depends on the size you choose, the type of soil, the plants, and the weather. During heat waves, check the water level more often and refill the olla before it runs dry: once it's half empty, it only waters through the part that's still filled with water.