"Everything should be as simple as possible but not simpler.”
- A Einstein
I love ollas. They are an ancient technology, developed using simple materials available anywhere in the world to deal with the problem of plenty of sun but not enough water. They dose water into the soil using diffusion and are the most efficient and precise way to water plants saving between 50-75% on water without the need for plastics, electronics or fiddling with dials. The are BETTER than fancy drip irrigation systems. They’re also pretty. I waited to write this review to complete my diffusion test. I am pleased to report that these ollas are “just right.” Ollas have to be calibrated carefully or they will allow water to escape too quickly or too slowly. The water diffused quickly into my dry beds (I had not been watering them) then stabilized o
Isabella
Apr 20, 2025