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- #26,626 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
- #48 in Soil Meters
Instantly measure soil moisture levels with this meter. Gauge displays on a scale of 1-10 (dry-wet), and tethered stainless steel probe will measure water at the root level. Includes watering needs for over 150 plants. No batteries required for operation.
Mikel Ángel
Reviewed in Spain on March 9, 2024
No funciona, la aguja no se mueve en ningún caso probándolo en diferentes tipos de tierra... Un verdadero timo, no lo recomiendo para nada. Le doy 1estrella para poder hacer la reseña, però le daría -1.000.000
Disappointed Customer
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
Arrived today and I wanted to test it. I tested soil on a plant I watered a few days ago. Soil registered as a 1, but when I put my finger in the soil it was damp and clung to my finger. Relying on this product would have led me to believe my plant needed water when it didn’t. It also arrived with hot glue pieces stuck to the device. Not effective and not worth it bc it doesn’t function properly.
harry teyn
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2024
fast and easy despite it came from the USA
Janet Henderson
Reviewed in Australia on October 8, 2023
I use this soil pH meter to check my worm bin acidity. Appears to be accurate and is very easy to use.
Juan Carlos Gómez Rojas
Reviewed in Mexico on May 4, 2022
He comprado otros medidores de humedad en el suelo pero o no duran mucho o son bastante imprecisos, por lo que este me esta pareciendo muy bueno, parece muy sensible y me está resultando muy útil en mi huerto.
Kunde
Reviewed in Germany on December 17, 2019
Ich bin enttäuscht. Der Feuchtigkeitssensor funktioniert so mittelprächtig, die Ergebnisse zweifele ich an, da ein anderes Gerät völlig abweichende Ergebnisse zeigt. Der integrierte Helligkeitsmesser ist unbrauchbar. Insgesamt ist die Verarbeitung billig. Ist Made in China 😢. Nicht empfehlenswert. Ich habe das Gerät nicht zurückgeschickt, da mir der Aufwand im Verhältnis zum Kaufpreis zu hoch war.
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2015
Read the reviews where people describe how to best use this. I followed their instructions and it works fine. It's not a fancy piece of equipment, but it works fine. It saved my fern, which was in a "self-watering pot" that wasn't working, and when I used the meter it said it was completely dry. Another day or two of relying on the pot to water the plant and it probably would have died. Now I test it every day to see how much more water it needs, since a malfunctioning self-watering pot is just a stupid pot with no drainage.The meter is light-weight and seems a little flimsy, and I can't vouch for the complete accuracy or reliability, but I think for deciding whether to add more water to a plant (and approx. how much), it works well and is a good price. If I test the soil, add a little water, and retest, the meter goes up a little; if I repeat, it goes up a little more. Sensitive enough for my needs.Side note about self-watering pots for anyone who is interested: The kind with the inner unfinished terra cotta pot that is supposed to let water slowly soak through to the soil- test it before planting in it by placing the dry inner pot into the outer pot full of water and place a dry paper towel in the inner pot. If the paper towel isn't wet within an hour, the inner pot isn't letting the moisture through. I guess at this point you can try soaking it in vinegar for a couple days to remove any deposits that are blocking the water, then soak in distilled water to get the vinegar out. Or you can just return the stupid thing.
K. Y. Krawczyk
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2013
This is a great tool for gardening. I do container gardening and I was always overwatering plants because I live in Phoenix and I'm always worried that my plant is dry. Many times the soil at the top feels dry but if the roots are wet and you keep watering, your plant will get root rot. This tool is great because you can put the probe in a hanging container and still easily read the moisture level. It works far better than the really cheap moisture meters and doesn;t cost a whole lot more. But you need to follow directions!You can't just stick it in water and say it doesn't work because the directions state clearly that it only works in soil! Also, you need to push the probe at least a couple inches into the soil, usually I put it about halfway in. I suppose if it's a really tiny pot you might not be able to get that far down but you want to test the plant roots not the topsoil!The directions tell you to submerge at least half of the probe into the soil and to get a reading from a few places - not just one. And in containers, stay away from the sides of the container. It says to keep at least a couple of inches away from the sides of a container, but if your pot is very small that may not be possible. Just try to read the moisture at the roots and I think you'll find this is a really helpful garden tool.
Marc Nuss
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2011
read many reviews online and ended up going with this brand and model. i amend my soil as most hobbiest to serious gardners do, i wanted to have a quick reference for hot spots (too acid or alkaline), when i notice a problem area or bald spot in my garden as to have a pH reference point. i have tested this against litmus paper and add soil to solution type tests and results very, very similar. i am not trying to be an agricultural chemist and for the money, this tool has been very helpful to me in my home vegetable gardening endeavors. i make sure and keep the tip clean and follow directions (not for liquids) and it has served me well. when stored in a ziploc, the indicator stays at a neutral 7 which is what i expect from it. i recommend testing on damp to dry soil as too much water will affect your readings. i reserve the upgrade to 5 stars until it makes it through the warranty period then i will update. i had a few areas in my garden that were struggling or no germination/poor growth and this little jewel showed me that a 5 pH existed. i amended to correct, indicator showed 6.5 and i now have no problems with these areas. i literally grow asparagus - zucchini and my yields are good enough to feed my wife and i, can some, and give some away to the neighbors with just a small home garden. i encourage everyone to get on board with grow your own.7/18/12 Well gardners, still working like a charm and thanks to some fortunate rain this year, yields have been good enough to give to our neighbors and we are canning now...will turn over to fall stuff soon...pH meter helped me again this year when i had problem with one of my large potted gardens which revealed a 7.8 pH which is much higher than usual and i composted well in those large pots and it was enough to correct. once versed in the pH readings and the corrective amendments, you are on your way...now, start retrieving your own seeds and heirloom them...enjoy your successes as well as failures and grow what makes you happy! i will now upgrade this model to a 5 Star rating.4/9/13 ~ getting ready for spring plant, and the pH meter is still working like a charm. hope everyone has a great yield this year and a great time doing it.
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