A suitable soil environment is important for the healthy growth of plants. This means having ideal soil conditions, adequate water, sunlight and plenty of nutrients for your plants. VIVOSUN tester helps you know your soil more clearly and care your plants more rationally,it will help you to avoid some of the common mistakes made by gardeners such as over or under watering, planting in an area with insufficient lighting and even highlight potential issues with soil that is too alkaline or acidic.
PH Range: 3.5-8 Ph (3.5-6.5 ACID, 7 NOR, 7-8 ALKALI)
Moisture Range: 1-10 (1-3 DRY, 3-8 NOR, 8-10 WET)
Relative Light: 0-2000 lux (0-200 LOW, 200-500LOW+, 500-1000 NOR 1000-2000 HGH)
How to use?
Step 1: Set moisture/ pH/ light switch position
Step 2: Insert the meter’s probe near to the plants' roots, about 1.2-5.9 inches deep
Step 3: Adjust the position of the probe until the pointer on the dial swings slightly
Step 4: After 60 seconds, note moisture/ pH/ light level on the dial
Step 5: Remove probe from soil and wipe clean after each use
Tips:
- Do not use the meter to test very hard and very dry soil.
- After use, please make the probe clean and dry;
- Don't insert the probes in the soil all the time as this is an instant reading meter;
- Although this meter can test liquid, the reading is not very accurate, recommned to buy a water ph meter if needed
