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3. Insert the meter directly into the soil as pictured. Break up
hard soils into small particles before attempting to use the
meter, as the meter is not intended or manufactured to forcibly
penetrate hard soils. Make sure that the soil is above the brass
colored ring on the meter’s electrode but below the meter’s
black plastic body. Also, make sure that the soil is compacted
around the rings to eliminate any air pockets and insure the
meter’s rings are in full contact with the soil. After about ten
minutes of contact with the soil, the meter will show the soil’s
pH. You will notice that the soil’s pH will change at different
depths and this is normal and expected. The meter has 8
degrees of moisture. #1 representing wet and #8 representing
dry. To best use this feature, first determine the ideal moisture content of your soil for the plant
species you are growing. Insert the meter into the soil and make note of which number the meter
is displaying. Press the button to measure the soil’s moisture content. This number will represent
your target’s bull’s eye and will help you determine future watering.
4. After each use wipe the meter down with a clean cloth to remove dirt, oil and moisture. Clean and
store the meter in a low humidity environment. Gently remove all oxidization and oils from the
electrode before your next test.