No, the system is designed to run continuously, and that is the setting to keep on a new system. A timer is only used to switch to short cycles, about one minute on and two off, during the hours when the pump warms the solution. This setting needs close monitoring, since a bare root deprived of spray dries out quickly in hot weather.

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CultiMate Aero aeroponic pot for 5 plants, 5 or 8 cm baskets

Name: CultiMate Aero aeroponic pot for 5 plants, 5 or 8 cm baskets
Brand: Terra Aquatica
SKU: TA-CM-AERO5
Price: 142.79 USD
Availability: InStock

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The CultiMate Aero is a low-pressure aeroponic pot for 5 plants. The roots hang above a 45 L reservoir and are continuously misted by two rails, fed by a submersible pump, with no grow medium at all.

The baskets come in two sizes at the same price: 5 cm for cuttings and young plants, or 8 cm for a shop-bought root ball.

Ref. TA-CM-AERO5·Aeroponic system

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The summary

What it is: an aeroponic growing pot for 5 plants. The roots hang in open air above a 45 L reservoir and are sprayed continuously by two spray bars.
Two basket sizes: 5 cm, sized for cuttings and young plants, or 8 cm, which take a shop-bought plug. Same price, same equipment, apart from this detail.
No grow medium to buy: the roots develop in the air, in a permanent mist, and nothing goes in the bin at the end of the cycle.
Speed, and its trade-off: the fine root mass forms in a few days, but a bare root dries out in 1 to 2 hours without spraying.
What you choose to go with it: something to wedge the plants into the baskets, a complete hydroponic nutrient and a way to read the pH.
Dimensions: about 47 x 47 x 43 cm, 4.32 kg empty.

Low-pressure aeroponics, 5 plants on a 45 L reservoir, 5 or 8 cm baskets

The CultiMate Aero aeroponic pot from Terra Aquatica grows 5 plants without grow medium: the roots hang above a 45 L reservoir and are continuously sprayed by two spray bars. The 5 cm baskets suit cuttings and young plants, while the 8 cm ones take a shop-bought plug. Without spraying, a bare root dries out in 1 to 2 hours.

The CultiMate Aero grows roots without any grow medium, in the humid air of its reservoir. The 5 baskets sit in the lid of a 45 L reservoir; the roots pass through the basket and hang in the open space below. Underneath them, two spray bars mist the solution continuously.

The pump

A 6.5 W submersible pump, 600 litres per hour, sits at the bottom of the reservoir. This aquarium-type model can be replaced separately.

The rails

These are two 26 cm spray tubes and their two 180-degree diffusers, connected to the pump by a Y fitting.

The reservoir

It holds 45 L, with its transparent level tube on the side, which you can read without opening the lid.

The baskets

The 5 slotted baskets of 5 or 8 cm sit in the lid. This is the only point that distinguishes the two versions.

🫧 Low-pressure aeroponics

A submersible pump placed at the bottom of the 45 L reservoir sends the solution to two spray bars fitted under the lid. The roots, which hang freely in the volume of the reservoir, are constantly watered by a coarse mist. They never sit in water and live in air saturated with humidity, which gives them access to far more oxygen than a submerged root. The spraying is continuous, unlike a sequenced drip system, so there is no timer to set and no cycle to calculate before you start.

🧽 Diffusers that rinse clean

High-pressure aeroponics, by contrast, produces a mist of a few tens of microns, using a diaphragm pump and calibrated nozzles that clog at the first deposit. Here the spray is coarser and the pump is an aquarium pump: you lose some droplet fineness, but you gain tolerance. A fouled diffuser can be taken apart and rinsed in clean water, with no tools and no settings to redo. This is also what sets this system apart from deep water culture, where the roots sit in the water: here, they never soak. The two diffusers, set at 180 degrees, overlap in the centre of the reservoir, and all you need to do is put them back flat after each clean so that all 5 positions receive the same spray.

The pump to monitor, the pebbles to rinse

Power cut, seized pump, blocked diffuser: here the reaction time is counted in hours, not days. Make sure you have a reliable socket, check the spray every time you pass, and keep something to water by hand if you are away for more than a day. The second pitfall is less obvious: clay pebbles poured in without rinsing release a fine dust that ends up in the diffusers. Rinse them until the water runs clear, and take both diffusers apart each time you change the solution.

Where the plants come from

If you are starting from cuttings, the 27-site cloner produces the plants these baskets are waiting for. If you are starting from seedlings, the seedling and cutting pack brings together the supports and the starter nutrients.

🌱 What bare roots gain

A root needs oxygen to absorb nutrients: absorption is an active transport process, which consumes energy. In water, oxygen is scarce and is replenished slowly; in air saturated with humidity, it is available all the time. That is why you will see a dense, white root mass form within a few days. The trade-off is dependence: without misting, a bare root dries out in 1 to 2 hours in hot weather, whereas a grow medium would hold enough for the whole day. This root mass then fills all the space available under the lid, and it is what you should watch to judge the condition of the crop: white and supple, it is healthy; brown and slimy, it lacks oxygen or the solution has exceeded 22 °C.

🥬 What you grow in it

The 5 sites of 5 cm suit cuttings, young plants, lettuces and herbs; the 8 cm baskets take a shop-bought plug. Plants go in already rooted, in a rockwool cube or as an established cutting, wedged with a handful of rinsed clay pebbles: a bare seed has nothing to cling to. The guide to setting up your seedling area covers this preliminary step, and the article on what to plant season by season gives the growing cycles. Taproot species, carrot or beetroot, have no place here, for lack of volume to explore. The 5 sites are lined up on the lid with no way of spacing them out, which fixes the density once and for all: with lettuces the foliage closes up and the whole thing fits in less than half a square metre, whereas 5 basil plants trained upwards need regular pruning so that the plants in the centre keep their light.

🧪 A solution with no buffer

Without a grow medium, the whole root mass draws directly from the 45 litres of solution, whose pH shifts as the ions are absorbed. Check the pH every 2 days at the start, then weekly, and correct it towards 5.8 to 6.2 before the leaves show any deficiency. The same volume is renewed completely every 2 to 3 weeks, simply topping up evaporation with clean water between two drain-downs. A pH adjustment takes about ten minutes to spread through the circuit, as the pump circulates constantly, and the check reading should be taken after that delay rather than straight after pouring. Conductivity follows the same monitoring rhythm, and it is read alongside the level: a falling volume while conductivity rises means the plants are absorbing proportionally more water than nutrients, and a top-up of clean water corrects this better than adding fertiliser.

⚡ Dependence on the pump

Everything rests on a single component, so its condition should be checked on every visit. A dull hum with no visible spray signals an impeller blocked by debris; a spray that weakens on one side only points to a partially clogged diffuser, whereas a drop on both sides comes from the pump strainer. Rinsing is done with clean water, and limescale comes off with diluted white vinegar if your water is hard. The original pump, a 600 L/h submersible pump, can be ordered on its own: keeping a spare on hand saves you from watering the roots by hand while you wait for a delivery.

Technical specifications

The essentials

Capacity: 5 plantsThe 5 baskets sit in the lid, one plant per basket.
Principle: Low-pressure aeroponicsThe roots hang in the reservoir and are sprayed continuously. They are neither submerged nor in a grow medium.
Basket diameter: 5 or 8 cmChosen when you order. It is the only difference between the two versions, and the price is the same.
Reservoir volume: 45 LThe same reservoir as the 45 L pot in the range, and the same spare part.
Footprint: approximately 47 x 47 x 43 cmExact dimensions of the complete parcel: 47.2 x 47.2 x 43.2 cm.
Empty weight: 4.32 kgAllow for around fifty kilos in operation, with the reservoir full.

Pump and electrics

Pump included: Submersible, 6.5 WSubmersible aquarium pump, replaceable on its own.
Flow rate: 600 L/hContinuous flow, day and night.
Spraying: 2 manifolds, 2 diffusers26 cm tubes and 180-degree diffusers, connected by a Y fitting.
Feed: 220 to 240 VDomestic plug. The pump is submerged, its cable exits through the lid.
Consumption: 0.16 kWh per daySimple calculation: 6.5 W for 24 h.
Solution level: Under the basketsThe roots hang above the liquid: it is the mist that feeds them, not immersion.

Making and maintenance

Manufacturing: FranceRotomoulded body in opaque recycled polyethylene. Spare parts available individually.
Diffuser maintenance: Rinse at every water changeDismantles without tools; soak in vinegar water if white deposits persist.

To budget for separately

Wedging grow medium: A handful of clay pebblesOnly to hold the plant in its basket: the roots, meanwhile, grow in the air.
Nutrient solution: Complete hydroponic nutrition
pH reading: Drop test or meterWorking range 5.8 to 6.2, to be checked every 2 days at start-up.
Timer: Short-cycle timer, optionalOnly useful for switching to short cycles during the hot hours. The system is designed to run continuously.

10 further specifications are available in the detailed view.

In the box

1 tank of 45 L with its lid, drilled with 5 openings.
5 slotted baskets of 5 or 8 cm, depending on the version chosen.
1 submersible pump of 6.5 W, 600 L/h.
2 spray bars of 26 cm, 2 diffusers at 180 degrees and their Y-fitting.
1 transparent level tube and the sealing gaskets.

Capacity, volumes, dimensions, weights and pump references taken from the manufacturer's parts catalogue and packing list on 10/09/2026. The dimensions given are those of the parcel. A few rinsed clay pebbles are enough to wedge the plants in place.

Manufacturer and product safety

Manufacturer: TERRA AQUATICA (SAS, SIREN 840329619), ex General Hydroponics Europe
Postal address: 4 boulevard du Biopole, ZI du Biopole, 32500 Fleurance, France
Contact: info@terraaquatica.com ; +33 5 62 06 08 30
Website: www.terraaquatica.com

Information provided under Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety.

5 cm or 8 cm baskets?

Everything else is identical, including the price. This table only compares what each basket accepts.

The diameter is chosen according to how the plant starts out A foam disc and a germination cube need a small basket. A plug that has already formed fits only in the large one.

	Cutting on a neoprene disc	Germination cube, 3 to 4 cm	Shop-bought plant in a plug	Standard basket from the rest of the range	Slots (plants)	Reservoir volume (L)	Grow medium required
5 cm basketsYour choice	Yes	Yes	No	No	5 plants	45 L	No
Recommended 8 cm basketsYour choice	No	No	Yes	Yes	5 plants	45 L	No

5 cm baskets

What fits inside

Cutting on a neoprene discYes

Germination cube, 3 to 4 cmYes

Shop-bought plant in a plugNo

Standard basket from the rest of the rangeNo

What stays the same

Slots (plants)5 plants

Reservoir volume (L)45 L

Grow medium requiredNo

8 cm basketsRecommended

What fits inside

Cutting on a neoprene discNo

Germination cube, 3 to 4 cmNo

Shop-bought plant in a plugYes

Standard basket from the rest of the rangeYes

What stays the same

Slots (plants)5 plants

Reservoir volume (L)45 L

Grow medium requiredNo

Dimensions and equipment of the two versions recorded on 10/09/2026.

Documents & manuals

Manufacturer's page, aeroponic systems

System overview by Terra Aquatica, in English.

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Manufacturer's page, CultiMate range

Presentation of the CultiMate pot range in French, with which this system shares the reservoir.

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A single parcel of approximately 47 x 47 x 43 cm weighing 4.3 kg. The format is bulky but light; it will not fit through the smallest parcel collection points. Exact shipping costs and final delivery times are shown at checkout once your address has been entered. Outside the European Union, import duties and taxes remain the responsibility of the recipient. Delivery times run from dispatch, excluding public holidays.

Frequently asked questions

10 questions

6 key questions, 10 in the detailed view

5 cm or 8 cm baskets: which should you choose?

This is the only difference between the two versions, and it is decided by what you put in them, not by the adult plant.

You are starting from	5 cm	8 cm
A rooted cutting on a neoprene disc	yes	too wide
A seedling in a 3 to 4 cm germination cube	yes	needs wedging
A shop-bought plant in a root ball	too narrow	yes
A plant moved from another system in an 8 cm basket	no	yes

Everything else is identical: same reservoir, same pump, same lid, same price. The 8 cm baskets are the ones found across the rest of the range, which makes it easier to move from one system to another.

Do the roots sit in water, and is grow medium needed?

Do you need a timer?

How much electricity does the submersible pump use?

How long can the roots last without misting?

Do the diffusers get blocked?

Yes, it is the main maintenance task for the system. The procedure to follow, each time you renew the solution, is as follows:

Switch off the pump and drain the reservoir from the bottom.
Remove the two 180-degree diffusers and rinse them in clean water, without using any pointed tool.
Soak them for an hour in water with vinegar if white deposits persist.
Reassemble, refill, and check that the two spray bars mist in the same way.

The best preventive measure is to stick to clear mineral fertilisers, as thick organic preparations leave deposits that end up in the diffusers.

Can cuttings be started in it?

Which plants will fit in 5 spaces?

In all 5 positions, you can grow basil, parsley, chives, mint, cut-and-come-again salad leaves and strawberries. The growth habit stays low, so the foliage does not get in each other's way.
In 3 positions out of 5, you can grow peppers, chillies and dwarf aubergines. They need headroom and staking that is independent of the lid.
In only one or two, you can grow tomatoes and cucumbers. A vigorous plant takes up all the aerial space of the pot on its own, and its root system ends up interfering with the misting of its neighbours.
Avoid anything that forms a storage root, as well as perennial shrubs.

How often should the solution be replaced, and what should you do in a warm room?

Every 2 to 3 weeks, carry out a complete drain, a rinse of the tank, a clean of the diffusers and a fresh solution.
Between two renewals: you only top up for evaporation, with clean water, without adding any fertiliser.
After a spell of heat, renew earlier, as warm water will have favoured bacteria.

Heat acts here in two ways: the submersible pump passes its own heat to the water, and a tank placed in a warm room heats up by itself. Above about 22 degrees, the water holds less oxygen and root rot sets in more easily. Keep the tank in the shade, and switch to short cycles during the hottest hours.

What pH should you aim for?

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