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- #88,124 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
- #124 in Soil Meters
Product Description
JEM
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
This meter works great on my potted plants.
Mary L.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
This 4-in-1 soil tester promises a convenient way to measure moisture, pH, fertility, and light levels in your soil. While the idea of having all these functions in one device is appealing.The Pros: * Convenience: Having four tests in one unit is undeniably handy. No need for multiple kits or separate meters cluttering your gardening space. * Ease of Use: The meter is straightforward to operate. Simply insert the probes into the soil and read the dial. No batteries are required, which is a plus. * Quick Results: You get readings almost instantly, allowing for immediate adjustments to your plant care routine. * Affordable: These 4-in-1 meters are generally budget-friendly, making them accessible to most gardeners.The Cons: * Accuracy Concerns: This is the biggest drawback. The readings, particularly for pH and fertility, are often inconsistent and not as accurate as dedicated single-purpose meters or professional soil tests. The dial display provides a broad range, making it difficult to pinpoint precise values. * Durability: The build quality feels flimsy. The probes are prone to bending or breaking, and the plastic casing isn't likely to withstand long-term use in the garden. * Limited Depth Measurement: The probes are relatively short, meaning you're only testing the top few inches of soil. This might not give you a complete picture of the soil profile. * Subjective Light Measurement: The light reading is very basic and doesn't provide much useful information beyond a general sense of light availability.Who is it for?This 4-in-1 soil tester is best suited for casual gardeners who want a general overview of their soil conditions. It can be a helpful tool for identifying extreme imbalances (very acidic or alkaline, very dry or wet) and getting a ballpark idea of fertility. However, if you're serious about your gardening or have specific concerns about your soil, it's best to invest in separate, more accurate testing methods.
Kristoffer Zimmerman
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
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Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025
Used the product to test garden and house plant soil. Works well, but it is very hard to read because the gauge is small. Also, when using in the garden, you have to put your head ground level to read it. My suggestion is to modify the device to make the gauge able to tilt upward as well putting a light on it so that you can possibly read it easier.
scoutman
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024
4 in 1 soil tester is accurate and easy to use. Excellent tool for a garden with plants that have different watering needs.
DanG
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024
This product does the basic tests very well…. moisture, lighting, etc. Slam dunk for most meters. The real test is whether it is accurate in testing the soil acidity/base ph levels. The plants I raise need high acidity level to prosper so I really need to get the soil ph levels correct. I bought two other meters previously and they were useless so i tried this meter as the price was way below several other ph meters/soil testing kits on the market. It seems to be responsive and accurate and i would highly recommend it. As a bonus, the price is really fair.
Alfredo Moncayo
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024
I use this product to help me check the soil conditions for my plants, so far this product has worked as expected with no problems. I measure moisture, fertility or how much nutrients rich is the soil that I buy for my plants, the pH of the soil, which is very important and the lighting intensity. It is now an essential part of my tool kit to grow my crops with the best quality possible. I love that it does not need batteries to operate, it is easy to use, and I like the design in white color. Great quality product for the cost.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
This 4-in-1 Soil Test Kit is remarkable,y favorite new gardening tool this season. We had one around when I was a kid, but this product is next level...all for a very reasonable price. The measurements of moisture, lighting is good, even standard, but measuring the moisture is even more important to me than ever before using on my outdoor garden in grow bags. Especially from the increased warming from climate change, what do you do when you can no longer use Rule of Thumb? I no longer water once a week--my soil dries out daily! The Soil pH tester is the main reason I purchased as soil pH is my next to learn. I never knew how important it is until I read a couple books on gardening. I feel confident I have the right tool for the job. this product is Handy enough I intend to buy a few and hand them out for Christmas presents to my friends who garden. Wish everything I purchased was this dependable.Barry Harrington
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