The Dutch Bucket Hydroponic System—also known as the Bato Bucket—is a highly versatile and scalable solution for modern soilless cultivation. Engineered for both indoor hydroponic setups and commercial greenhouse environments, this system is ideal for optimising space while maintaining high productivity. Its modular design allows for flexible layout configurations, making it suitable for compact urban farms as well as expansive commercial operations.
This system is renowned for its efficient water usage, high crop yields, and compatibility with recirculating nutrient systems, making it one of the most eco-friendly choices in hydroponic farming today.
Key Features
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Versatile Growing Media Compatibility: Can be used with coco peat, perlite, LECA (lightweight expanded clay aggregate), or a combination of substrates to suit various plant needs and grower preferences.
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Built-in Drainage Zone: The lower 2 litres of the bucket can be filled with LECA or stone to enhance drainage and aeration for robust root development.
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Optimised for Fruiting Crops: Perfect for heavy-feeding, deep-rooting plants such as tomatoes, cucumbers, chillies, capsicums, and strawberries.
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Durable Construction: Manufactured using high-quality injection-moulded polypropylene, the buckets are UV-resistant and designed to withstand harsh greenhouse or outdoor conditions.
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Two Bucket Options:
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10 Litre Black Bucket – Recommended for indoor environments.
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11 Litre Beige Bucket – Designed for use in high-heat greenhouses due to its reflective colour.
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Included Components
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Each Dutch Bucket comes with a complete siphon elbow to manage drainage and return flow to your nutrient reservoir.
Not Included
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Irrigation lines, drippers, and connectors are sold separately, allowing growers to customise their nutrient delivery system to suit specific crop and space requirements.
Available Quantities
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Buckets are sold in packs of 10 or 50, or full pallets of 608 units, providing flexible options for small growers and large-scale projects alike.
Dimensions
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10 Litre Black Bucket: 25 cm (L) × 25 cm (W) × 23 cm (H)
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11 Litre Beige Bucket: 30 cm (L) × 25 cm (W) × 23 cm (H)
Whether you’re building a backyard grow setup or outfitting a commercial hydroponic greenhouse, the Dutch Bucket system offers a proven, low-maintenance, and high-efficiency solution for vertical farming, deep water culture, and recirculating hydroponic systems.
Optimise your crop production with the reliable Dutch Bucket—built for yield, designed for growers.
