where to find a cheap moisture meter?

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cannabisctd

Active Member

• May 17, 2008

• #1

just looking to find a very inexpensive moisture meter of some kind....10-20 dollar range. anyone know what stores i could find one of that price at?

 

kushmonster

Well-Known Member

• May 17, 2008

• #2

I found mine at Lowes, I think it was like $11 its a light/moisture/ph combo meter, but try to get in a habit of feeling the weight dry/wet. I hardly ever use that thing, its cheap but its o.k. to start out with

 

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gangjababy

Well-Known Member

• May 17, 2008

• #3

your finger is the best moisture meter, there really is no need for that, save your money and buy some good nutes or soil!!!

 

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UserFriendly

New Member

• May 17, 2008

• #4

Just pick up the plants man. Moisture meters are a handicap.

 

kushmonster

Well-Known Member

• May 17, 2008

• #5

gangjababy said:

your finger is the best moisture meter, there really is no need for that, save your money and buy some good nutes or soil!!!

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Sorry ganja forgot to put that in as well...

Stick your finger 2" into your soil(make sure your hands are clean) usually up to your knuckle, if its dry, water them...but remember you need to let the soil dry out a bit so the roots go searching for that water, so you promote good root growth

 

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cannabisctd

Active Member

• May 18, 2008

• #6

alright guys thanks a lot! i'm about to start my first crop ever so im just trying to be as prepared as possible

 

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Renfield

Active Member

• May 18, 2008

• #7

i got a decent one at a local nursery/garden supply store for $20. The big problem I was having was that my soil had a different moisture reading at different places around the pot.

I also used my finger a lot, and lifted the pots to see how heavy they were.