Blumat Drip
The original Austrian drip system, now available in the US. Blumat reads moisture at the root zone and delivers water only when your plants need it. Set it up once and never think about watering again.
Installation Guide
How to Set Up Your System
Takes just a few minutes. Once set up, your plants water themselves.
Step 1
Prepare the Sensors
Separate the ceramic cone from the green cap. Soak both in cool water for at least 15 minutes. Use a pipette or your thumb to push water into the cap holes and flush out any trapped air. Reassemble underwater so no air gets sealed inside.
Step 2
Water the Soil
Pre-water the pot or bed thoroughly before installation. The sensor calibrates against the current moisture level, so the soil needs to be evenly moist at the start.
Step 3
Place & Connect
Push the ceramic cone into the soil near the root zone until it is fully buried. Cut your 8 mm supply line and insert the included T-piece. Attach the 3 mm drip tube from the sensor to the T-piece.
Step 4
Set the Flow
Open the adjustment screw counterclockwise until water drips visibly. Slowly tighten clockwise until you reach a hanging drop, then tighten two more arrow marks. That sets your baseline.
Reservoir height matters
A gravity-fed system needs the water level in your reservoir to sit at least 12 inches above your plants for steady flow. Higher is better — 2 to 3 feet is ideal for full systems with all 12 sensors running. If sensors at the end of the system have low pressure compared to the front, raise the reservoir.
Don't let the reservoir run dry
Once a gravity-fed system runs out of water, sensors can lose their water seal and stop sensing soil moisture properly, which can cause flooding when you refill. Keep the reservoir above 1/4 full at all times.
Perfect For You If...
You Forget to Water
Keeps moisture levels more consistent, helping protect plants from drying out between waterings.
You Travel Frequently
Helps maintain healthy hydration while you're away, so plants stay cared for even when no one is home.
You Tend to Overwater
Blumat waters by demand when plants call for it, solving overwatering, the most common problem gardeners face
You Want Healthier Plants
Wet-dry cycling stresses roots and kills soil biology. Blumat sensors maintain a tight, consistent moisture range that keeps roots, fungi, and beneficial microbes thriving
Your Questions,
Answered
Everything you need to know before getting started.
The system does not require electricity, timers, or pumps to operate. It continues watering normally even during power outages.
Yes. The system works well with larger pots, raised beds, and mature plants. You can also expand the setup with additional drippers to distribute water more evenly across bigger growing areas.
Most starter kits include everything needed to begin watering your plants. You may only need a separate water container like a bucket or reservoir depending on your setup.
Not at all. If you can use scissors, you can set this up. Simply soak the ceramic sensors, fill them with water, place them into the soil, and connect the tubing between each plant.
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