Moisture Meter

[Edward Hammers]

Need some expert help on input on a moisture meter in a good price range that works, thanks.

 

[green_machine_two9er]

Bluemat https://www.happyhydro.com/products/blumat-digital-moisture-meter-12

 

[twentyeight.threefive]

Need some expert help on input on a moisture meter in a good price range that works, thanks.

Don't bother. Learn to guage the dryness of the pot by it's weight. GL

 

[green_machine_two9er]

Don't bother. Learn to guage the dryness of the pot by it's weight. GL

Good luck weighing these pots. Haha. Sometime you need one

 

[twentyeight.threefive]

Good luck weighing these pots. Haha. Sometime you need one

Silly soil people. Lol jk.

 

[VolimPicke]

Silly soil people. Lol jk.

Sunshine is FREE

 

[green_machine_two9er]

Silly soil people. Lol jk.

It’s ok. I’ve been known to do silly shit all the time.

 

[VolimPicke]

I have one of these
but hate it because the prods are always spreading apart and one day will break.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/hampton-bay-solar-powered-moisture-light-and-ph-meter/1000719599

 

[MY OWN DANK]

Just watch the leaves...when they're right they'll be at attention...when becoming thirsty they'll start to sag

 

[twentyeight.threefive]

Sunshine is FREE

Yes it is.

 

[mudballs]

Just watch the leaves...when they're right they'll be at attention...when becoming thirsty they'll start to sag

Gotta agree, knowing this stuff is better than any meter

 

[furnz]

Just watch the leaves...when they're right they'll be at attention...when becoming thirsty they'll start to sag

Sorry, but that practice isn't the best; Soil, coco or peat.
Do some searching on the subject if you disagree.

 

[green_machine_two9er]

Sorry, but that practice isn't the best; Soil, coco or peat.
Do some searching on the subject if you disagree.

For soil I know for sure. Consistent moisture levels are key. I’m not a big coco guy but I always thourht they could take a drought between watering a little bit better.

 

[mudballs]

Sorry, but that practice isn't the best; Soil, coco or peat.
Do some searching on the subject if you disagree.

if i make a soil that is very high in clay content...and another that is a sandy loam....you grow in sandy loam and ill grow in the high clay content....will you use a meter to decide an appropriate watering schedule? I know i wont use a meter to determine an appropriate watering schedule...im gonna use the plant

 

[twentyeight.threefive]

For soil I know for sure. Consistent moisture levels are key. I’m not a big coco guy but I always thourht they could take a drought between watering a little bit better.

No coco has to stay constantly wet. I've been feeding my 3 gallon outdoor plants 1/2 gallon twice a day. If I don't they are bone dry the next morning.

 

[magnetik]

I use Ecowitt soil moisture sensors. They are pretty short and only measure the top 4-5 inches of soil unless I bury them or cut a slit in bottom of pot. They're wifi so it's pretty handy. You can setup alerts that shoot an email to your phone. I lift my pots but it's a good gauge to have and prevents me from overwatering when I don't feel like lifting every pot. After a few cycles I usually let it go into the teens before I water again. Before I'd just guess. I tried the analog ones but unless you remove and clean them they will corrode if you leave them in.

 

[Mr. Bourbon]

Is he talking about during cure ?

 

[MICHI-CAN]

Seriously. The leaves are the most detailed and broad spectrum indicating device you can get. Your hand is second. Lift the damn pot or read the leaf.