Terracotta oya planted in the vegetable patch between lettuces, for water-saving watering
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Ollas: the clever, water-saving way to water your plants

Have you heard of ollas, also known as oyas? These micro-porous ceramic pots water your plants right at the roots, using up to 70% less water.

Willy and the farm teamPublished on 14 juin 2023 · 2 min read
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In brief
  • Ollas are watering pots made from micro-porous ceramic.
  • They release water slowly, right next to the roots.
  • They can save 50 to 70% of the water used for watering.

Have you heard of ollas? Also known as oyas, these attractive micro-porous ceramic watering pots give your plants just the right amount of water for their needs. They are the answer for simple, optimal watering, and a traditional, natural way to save water.

How does it work?

The principle is centuries old: you bury the olla near your plants, fill it with water, and the water slowly seeps through the porous ceramic. It is released directly at root level, with no run-off and no evaporation from the surface.

The plants "draw up" the water they need, when they need it. The result: steady watering, with no excess and no waste.

Diagram of a buried olla releasing water towards the plant roots

Up to 70% less water

Ollas can save 50 to 70% of the water you use. A valuable contribution to protecting our water resources, as summer droughts become more and more frequent.

For every pot and every garden

Our planting oyas are handmade in France. Their small size makes them ideal for flower pots, and they come in 9 colours. Their glazed lid limits evaporation, and they keep your plants watered for several days.

Plant, fill and watch your plants grow! Discover our full range of planting ollas.

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Ceramic ollas and oyas in various colours for watering plants
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