Tontau

The smart and eco-friendly alternative to drip irrigation.

It is a natural and sustainable water reservoir. It is very easy to apply and dose.
A natural source of slow-release nutrients. This soil improver has a high water retention capacity. This sustainable substrate stores water and nutrients for weeks and releases them according to the plants' needs. An invaluable benefit for gardens and plantations, especially during the dry summer months. The eco-friendly water reservoir.

It can be used whenever it is necessary to improve the water retention capacity, nutrient supply and nutrient storage of a horticultural substrate, for example:

The principle: reinvented irrigation

Tontau is based on a centuries-old, time-tested method: A low-fired clay vessel is filled with water. Its porous structure allows the water to be released slowly and

Uniform. Buried in the soil, tontau supplies the surrounding plants with exactly the amount of water they need in a natural and efficient way.

Advantages of the Method

  • Simple and without electricity: No technology, no electricity, and no effort.
  • Wassersparend: Reduziert den Wasserverbrauch um bis zu 70 %
  • Plant-friendly: It automatically adapts to the water needs of the plants.
  • Weed prevention: Water only reaches the roots, keeping the surface dry.

The challenges of traditional clay pots or containers

Traditional clay containers have some limitations:

  • They need to be refilled frequently.
  • They are fragile.

The solution: Tontau

Tontau perfects this technique:
Robust, efficient and easy to use, without losing the advantages of the traditional method.
Sustainable irrigation has never been so simple.

Water distribution: how the soil influences irrigation.

The efficiency of your tontau depends largely on the type of soil. Depending on the soil composition, water is distributed differently in width and depth.

To ensure even watering, we recommend calculating a watering radius of 30 cm. This will give your plants optimal hydration, regardless of slight variations in the soil.

How water is distributed in the soil

  • Sandy soil: Water filters quickly into the deeper layers, with minimal lateral distribution (approx. 20 cm radius).
  • Sandy loam soil: Retains water better, with a distribution of up to approx. 30 cm radius.
  • Sandy clay loam soil: Optimal water storage and wider distribution, up to 45 cm radius.
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