Behrens Watering
2.5 Gallon Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel Watering Can
This 2.5-gallon watering can is made in the USA from hot-dipped galvanized steel with a rose nozzle and two handles. It resists rust and can be recycled at the end of its life.
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Why we picked it
The classic American watering can, hot-dipped in zinc so it shrugs off decades of being left out in the rain. Two and a half gallons waters a full porch of pots in one trip, the rose nozzle rains gently on seedlings, and the second handle steadies the pour. Hardware stores have sold this exact can for generations because there's nothing to improve.
What it’s made of
Hot-dipped galvanized steel. Chosen for what it’s made of, not what it’s wrapped in.
- Stainless steel
- Food-grade and near-indestructible. Won't shed microplastics.
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