The Top-Rated Soil Moisture Sensors
About Soil Moisture
The soil moisture level is arguably the most crucial factor affecting the growth and development of plants.
Who hasn’t underwatered plants only to discover later wilted, denuded, or dead specimens? And overwatering is equally damaging – soils become waterlogged, causing root rot or oxygen deprivation.
Soil moisture sensors can help you avoid these extremes, so you can consistently grow vibrant, healthy plants.
In a nutshell, the main benefits and applications of soil moisture meters are:
- Reduced water wastage
- Prevent over or under watering
- Improved plant growth and development
- Increased crop yields
- Better maintenance of public grounds – by accurately addressing moisture problems - before they become problematic; and
- Enhanced management of irrigation systems and related costs.
The Top-Rated Soil Moisture Sensors
Analogue
1. Soil pH and Moisture Meter with Probe
Product Code: ICZD06
The ICZD06 is a robust, battery-free, analogue soil moisture and pH meter. The sensor is easy-to-use, and the 30cm probe is a practical length for measuring soil moisture at various depths.
Moisture Reading: Easy-to-read scale (0 to 8).
Applications: Perfect for monitoring the soil moisture of indoor plants, home gardens, crops, horticulture, and for classroom experiments.
Digital
2. Soil Moisture Meter
Product Code: PMS-714
The key features of the PMS-714 that make this soil moisture instrument worthy of a closer look include:
- üa robust 20cm probe,
- üeasily read digital display; plus
- üretained high and low recorded moisture levels (for future reference) and data hold function (for real-time analysis).
Moisture Reading:Measures soil moisture from 0 to 50 percent.
Applications: Home use, farming, landscaping, and more.
IoT
3. Agribun Soil Temperature and Moisture Recorder-Alarm
Product Code: IC-Agribun
For fuss-free smart monitoring at an affordable price, check out the IC-Agribun. This intelligent meter takes seconds to set up. Once installed, you can remotely monitor your soil moisture from anywhere, 24/7.Further, you can configure the web application to send email and text notifications if temperature or moisture levels breach your predefined adjustable limits.
Moisture Reading:0 to 100% soil moisture range.
Applications: For anyone who requires remote and/or 24/7 monitoring of soil moisture levels. Perfect for home and professional applications.
Digital
4. Aquaterr Soil Moisture Meter - Moisture Only
Product Code: IC-M-350
You can rely on the IC-M-350 to perform in challenging outdoor environments. This soil meter features a 76.2cm stainless steel probe and weatherproof enclosure that protects the electronics and display. The meter is well-suited to measuring moisture in various soils. Scientists’ note: performance is unaffected by pH, dissolved salts, metallic ions, or temperature.
Moisture Reading: 0 to 100%.
Applications: Attention landscapers, irrigation consultants, golf course greenkeepers, and farmers! The IC-M-350 is tough and ready for deployment in a broad range of outdoor applications.
Also Available: Aquaterr Moisture and Temperature Meter
Digital
5. Instant Soil Moisture Reading Kit
Product Code: IC-MPKit-406B
The IC-MPKit-406B is the perfect tool for convenient mobile, professional volumetric soil content measurement.
Control your irrigation by permanently burying the MP406 and connecting it to an irrigation controller with an industry-standard 4-20mA interface. (Check out the replacements and additional connections that are available here). This device also stores readings for later recall or to download to your computer.
Moisture Reading: Measurement range from 0 to 100% VSW (Volumetric Soil Water).
Applications: An essential soil moisture monitoring tool for such environments as sports fields, irrigation monitoring, mine sites, and landfills.
Digital
6. ML3 ThetaKit
Product Code: IC-ML3
The ML3 ThetaKit provides researchers with a portable tool for highly accurate (± 1%), near-instantaneous measurement of moisture levels in soils and substrates. Minimal soil disturbance makes it wonderful for monitoring turf. Boasts storage of up to 1500 readings, each with a location ID attached.
Moisture Reading: 0-100% of soil water content.
Applications:Packaged for sports groundskeepers, irrigation management, and scientific research.
Conclusion
Soil moisture sensors occur in all shapes, sizes, and specifications to suit various applications - no matter how unique.
Browse the full range of soil moisture sensors here.
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