The Best Budget Soil Moisture Meter in Australia - Analogue

Soil pH and Moisture Meter with Probe
Product code: ICZD06

In a nutshell: The ICZD06 remains the most popular analogue soil moisture meter year-on-year. Its popularity is due to ease of use, affordability, durability and its 30cm long measuring probe capable of taking measurements at varying depths.

Soil Moisture Scale: Moisture levels are displayed from one (1) – eight (8) degrees. (One means ultra-dry, and eight means saturated).

Also Measures: pH.

Applications: Home gardens, classroom experiments and agricultural fieldwork. 

The Best Budget Soil Moisture Meter in Australia- Digital

Soil Moisture Meter
Product code: PMS-714

In a nutshell: Functional, feature-rich, yet affordable. These attributes make the PMS-714 the winner for the best budget level digital soil moisture. Features include:

• clear digital display
• data hold function
• minimum and maximum data retention
• 20cm long probe; and
• the PMS-714’s IP65 rating – which means extra durability.

Soil Moisture Scale: Measures soil moisture from zero to 50%. 

Also Measures: N/A. 

Applications: Ideal for home use, farming, education, landscaping and more.

The Best Bluetooth Soil Moisture Meter in Australia

Instant Soil Moisture Reading Kit
Product code: IC-MPKit-406B

In a nutshell: The MPKit is a portable soil moisture sensor that enables fast sampling of Volumetric Soil Water Content (VSW%). Includes an Android phone with the ICT International MPKit app preinstalled. 

To take a measurement, simply insert the sensor into the soil, and the moisture measurement result will wirelessly appear on the android device. Data is saved as a CSV file for export to your computer for further analysis. 

Soil Moisture Scale: 0 to 100 VSW% (Volumetric Soil Water %). 

Also Measures: N/A. 

Applications: Ideal for monitoring the soil moisture content of sports fields, mine sites, irrigated crops and landfills.

The Best Smart Soil Moisture Meter in Australia

Agribun Soil Temperature and Moisture Recorder-Alarm
Product code: IC-Agribun

In a nutshell: The Agribun wins the best WIFI soil moisture sensor thanks to its easy setup and completely automated data collection method. 

The unit records soil moisture and temperature in short intervals and uploads records for your access via a web-based application. The web application sends out email and text message (SMS) notifications if any pre-defined moisture or temperature levels deviate from your adjustable defined limits, which enables you to take corrective actions before conditions deteriorate further. 

Soil Moisture Scale: 0 to 100%. 

Also Measures: Temperature. 

Applications: The IC-Agribun is ideal for anyone who requires remote and/or 24/7 monitoring of soil moisture levels. Perfect for home and professional applications. 

The Best Datalogging Soil Moisture Meter in Australia

ML3 ThetaKit
Product code: IC-ML3

In a nutshell: Straightforward and portable, the reliable and robust ML3 ThetaKit tops the list for best data logging soil moisture meter. We love the ML3’s ability to capture and store soil moisture data using a single button press.

This device can save up to 1,500 soil moisture readings, each with a location ID attached. Collected soil moisture readings can be downloaded to a computer for further analysis.

Soil Moisture Scale: 0 to 100% soil water content. 

Also Measures: Temperature. 

Applications: The IC-ML3 is ideal for sports turf professionals, groundskeepers, irrigation management and research. 

The Best Long Probe Soil Moisture Meter in Australia

Aquaterr Soil Moisture Meter
Product code: IC-M-350

 In a nutshell: The IC-M-350 is our choice of the best soil moisture meter that features an extra-long probe – in this case, an impressive 76.2cm!

This unit is rated the best long probe soil moisture meter thanks to its accuracy, ease of use and rugged construction. The probe is constructed using aircraft-grade stainless steel, and the display is housed within a weatherproof cast aluminium enclosure.

Soil Moisture Scale: 0-100%. 

Also Measures: N/A. 

Applications: This soil moisture sensor is recommended for anyone who wants a top-of-the-line soil moisture meter. It’s commonly used by:

• Hobby and professional farmers
• Research and education purposes
• Golf course landscapers; and
• Irrigation consultants.

The Best Professional Soil Moisture Meter in Australia

TDR Digital Soil Moisture Sensor Reader
Product code: IC-RD1200

 In a nutshell: The IC-RD1200 is a specialised TDR digital soil moisture measurement sensor and reader designed and recommended for professional use. This model offers a straightforward method of measuring a range of critical soil quality parameters.

Soil Moisture Scale: 0 to 100% with 0.1% resolution. 

Also Measures: Temperature, permittivity, conductivity, and pore water EC. 

Applications: Professional and straightforward to use, the IC-RD1200 is ideal for:

• Soil scientists
• Environmental scientists
• Researchers
• Farmers; and
• Irrigation consultants.