Portable, reliable, and easy to use, the Lincoln 36-Inch Soil Moisture Meter is ideal for potted plants but can be used to spot check turf, garden beds, trees, or any other type of plantings as needed. Simply insert probe to the desired depth and within seconds, the meter provides an accurate soil moisture reading from 0 (completely dry) to 10 (fully saturated). Calibration is done easily in the field without special tools or reference materials. Includes a complete set of instructions with soil moisture guidelines for 26 different types of vegetable and 21 different varieties of plants. Includes 1 AA battery. Made in the USA.
Posted by Master Gardener on 29th Jun 2015
I have used used $9 moisture sensors and $1500 moisture sensors and I like this one the best. It is fast, easy to use, and measures at different depths. However, I am only using it in sandy soil so there is little resistance when probing. Probing in heavy soils may require pilot holes so you do not bend the rod.