{"title":"Moisture Meters","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"blumat-digital-soil-moisture-sensor-tensiometer","title":"Blumat Digital Soil Moisture Sensor Tensiometer","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eBlumat Digital Soil Moisture Sensor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eOverview\u003cbr data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eThe Blumat Digital is a highly accurate soil moisture sensor that takes the guesswork out of watering. Using professional tensiometer technology, it measures how hard your plants are working to access water in the root zone, giving you clear, reliable data to fine-tune hand watering or irrigation setups. Ideal for large pots, raised beds, and living soil systems where visual checks are not enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"885\"\u003ePerfect Control Over Watering\u003cbr data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eKnowing the true moisture level in the root zone helps prevent the two biggest causes of slow growth and root issues: under-watering and over-watering. The Blumat Digital shows you exactly when your medium needs water and when it does not. Maintaining steady moisture keeps plants growing without stress and supports active soil biology, which is especially important in organic and living soil growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003cbr data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eAccurately dials in irrigation systems or hand watering routines\u003cbr data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eTensiometer technology dramatically outperforms standard moisture meters\u003cbr data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eRemoves guesswork and helps deliver the right volume at the right time\u003cbr data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eReduces stress from wet-dry cycles for faster, healthier growth\u003cbr data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eSupports active soil microorganisms by maintaining consistent moisture\u003cbr data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eIdeal for large pots where surface checks are unreliable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eHow It Works\u003cbr data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eThe Blumat Digital measures soil suction power (mbar), indicating how easily roots can access water. Low mbar means wetter soil, high mbar means drier soil. Once installed, it provides stable readings and is best left in the same place for ongoing monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eSoak the grey tube and ceramic cone in water for at least 15 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eUse boiled and cooled water to reduce oxygen content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eFill the tube with water, but do not attach the digital head yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003ePress and hold the On button until “000” or “---” appears while not attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eReattach the head, insert into the soil, and wait at least 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003ePress On to take a reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eFor the most accurate baseline, allow 12 hours after insertion before relying on readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003eMoisture Reading Guide (mbar)\u003cbr data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e50–80 mbar for establishing young plants\u003cbr data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e40–70 mbar for early vegetative growth\u003cbr data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e50–80 mbar for late veg and flowering or fruiting\u003cbr data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003e60–90 mbar for late flowering or fruiting\u003cbr data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003eThese ranges are a guide and will vary with plant type, pot size, and environment. Fully saturated soil (field capacity) typically reads around 26 mbar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003cbr data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eHigh value = dry soil, low value = wet soil\u003cbr data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003e0 mbar equals a fully saturated sensor (ceramic cone in water)\u003cbr data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003e750 mbar equals very dry soil\u003cbr data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003eKeep the digital head dry. For outdoor use or where splash risk exists, use a Blumat Digital Protection Cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003eMeasurements in mbar\u003cbr data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003eMeasurement range: 10–750 mbar\u003cbr data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2805\"\u003eMeasurement depth: 19 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2832\"\u003eLow battery indicator\u003cbr data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003eBattery included: 3V CR2302\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blumat","offers":[{"title":"Blumat Digital Soil Moisture Sensor","offer_id":56516404347263,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blumat Protection Cap","offer_id":56516404380031,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/0571\/1635\/files\/Digisoil.webp?v=1764857223"}],"url":"https:\/\/greenspirit-hydroponics.com\/collections\/moisture-meters.oembed","provider":"Green Spirit Horticulture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}