Lehman's OLLA Garden Watering Pot

An olla is a porous, unglazed terra cotta vessel buried neck-deep in the soil. When filled with water, the moisture slowly seeps through the clay walls directly into the root zone, providing a consistent, self-regulating water supply that prevents evaporation and runoff.

Depending on your climate and the specific water needs of your plants, you will typically need to refill the pot once or twice a week. The porous nature of the terra cotta allows the soil to draw out only as much water as it needs.

Yes, each olla includes a lid. This is essential for preventing evaporation from the top of the vessel and keeping debris, insects, or pests from falling into your water supply.

The 1.5-quart medium size is ideal for container gardens or smaller flower beds. The larger 2.9-gallon size is better suited for established garden beds or young trees that require a higher volume of water.

Yes. These pots are handmade from unglazed, lead-free terra cotta, making them completely safe for use in vegetable gardens and with edible plants.

If you live in an area that experiences freezing temperatures, you should remove the olla from the ground before the first frost. Water trapped inside the porous clay can freeze and cause the pot to crack.