Take the guesswork out of watering your plants!
What Is a Moisture Meter?
A moisture meter is a small hygrometer that measures how much moisture is present in soil.
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Why Use a Moisture Meter?
Plus, a moisture meter reads more than just the top few inches of soil.
The reading given is accurate for up to a foot below the surface.
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How Do Moisture Meters Work?
Some moisture meters can even read the light conditions around a plant as well as thesoil pH.
These meters are called three-way meters.
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If you meet resistance, remove the probe and try another spot.
You dont want to force it as the probe is sensitive.
Wait 30 to 60 Seconds
Moisture meters normally give a reading within 30 to 60 seconds.
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Read the Results
Once the results are ready, moisture meters are easy to read.
The scales are often color-coded to provide additional clarity.
How to Interpret the Results
Youve measured the moisture of your soil using a moisture meternow what?
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Next, it’s time to interpret the results and decide whether its time to water your plant.
for figure this out, you will need to be familiar with the needs of your unique plant.
For example, a result on the dry end of the scale will mean different things for different plants.
However, for plants likepothosandphilodendron, a dry reading means its time for water.
Store your moisture meter in a dry location between uses.
Remove the probe and retry in a different location.
University of California Cooperative Extension.
“Portable Soil Moisture Meters.
“Ceventura.ucanr.edu.
