What's an Olla?

Ollas are low-tech, highly efficient, water irrigation pots that were first documented in China about 2000 years ago, but many researchers think they have been used for closer to 4000 years. They continue to be widely used in Asia, Africa and Latin America, and there is increasing awareness of them as cost effective irrigation in the U.S.
 
They are clay pots that have been fired at low temperatures, allowing them to remain porous. When filled with water, they SLOWLY seep water out through the walls of the pot.

Strong root systems are encouraged, as the roots of the plants grow toward the Olla, and eventually create suction to pull water through the Olla's walls as needed, creating almost 100% water efficiency.

Why Ollas?
  • Eliminate overhead watering - reduce water usage by up to 50 - 70%
  • Reduce weeds - because the surface of the soil stays drier
  • ​Save Time - fill every 5 - 10 days​
  • Encourage strong roots and plants

How to Use

To use an Olla, bury it to it's neck and fill it with water. Continue overhead watering until your plants' roots are established (a few weeks) . . . after that, just fill the Olla. 

How it Works

An Olla will provide water outwards a distance about the same as it's diameter, or more with larger Ollas. 

Enjoy!

Sit back and watch your garden flourish!
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