Moisture Meter

green_machine_two9er

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green_machine_two9er

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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

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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
 

magnetik

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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.
 

MICHI-CAN

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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.
 
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