{"product_id":"blumat-digital-moisture-meter-kits","title":"Blumat Digital Moisture Meter Kits","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"sv-moisture-meter\" style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#3a3a3a;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnow what’s happening below the surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eMeasure moisture where the roots grow. Use the Blumat Digital Moisture Meter to see how your soil dries between waterings and check the effect of irrigation changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:22px;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e track how wet the soil gets and how far it dries between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e check whether water is reaching the soil where you need it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlumat systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e see the effect of adjustments instead of relying on how the surface looks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:block;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust need the meter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Meter Only\u003c\/strong\u003e above. Every option includes the same meter. The other options add accessories; they do not change how it measures soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;line-height:1.3;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003eWhat does the reading mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe meter measures \u003cstrong\u003esoil moisture tension\u003c\/strong\u003e in millibars (mbar): how tightly the soil holds its water. Lower readings mean wetter soil. As the soil dries and water becomes harder to extract, the reading rises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eUse readings over time to learn how your potting mix or living soil behaves between waterings. Placement and soil contact matter: a reading describes conditions around the ceramic tip, rather than the entire bed or pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #d4c9b0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;min-height:24px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat comes with each option?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Meter Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe meter without the optional accessory bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeter + Protective Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdds a cover for the electronic head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeter + Cap + Battery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdds the protective cap and a spare CR2032 3-volt battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeter + Cap + Battery + Coring Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdds the cap, spare battery, and a tool for making the installation hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #d4c9b0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;min-height:24px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eDo I need a Blumat watering system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eNo. Use the meter with hand watering or automatic irrigation. It measures soil moisture tension; it does not turn irrigation on or off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #d4c9b0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;min-height:24px;font-weight:700;\"\u003ePlacement and getting a useful reading\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003ePrepare and install the meter using the setup video below. Position the ceramic tip at the depth you want to monitor, with good contact between the ceramic and surrounding soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eAllow the meter to settle after installation before using the reading to make watering decisions. The water inside the meter needs time to respond to the surrounding soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eKeep depth and placement consistent when comparing readings. Follow changes over time rather than making a large irrigation adjustment from one isolated reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #d4c9b0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;min-height:24px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCare, water protection, and resetting\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:22px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eKeep the electronic head dry. Do not submerge it or leave it in standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eIf using a protective cap, keep it above the soil. Seating it into the soil can trap humidity around the electronic head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/img.sustainablevillage.com\/sv_pdfs\/Digital_Moisture_Meter%20Reset_Instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the meter reset instructions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #d4c9b0;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eWatch the setup and reset demonstration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" style=\"display:block !important;position:static !important;width:100% !important;max-width:100% !important;height:auto !important;aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;border:0;margin:0 0 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2Z4ivARkRlU\" title=\"Blumat Digital Moisture Meter setup and reset instructions\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant to understand the readings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sustainablevillage.com\/pages\/living-soil-moisture-management\"\u003eRead our guide to measuring and managing moisture in living soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed help with your setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sustainablevillage.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk our team about placement and using your meter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sustainable Village","offers":[{"title":"Blumat Digital Moisture Meter","offer_id":50041178128622,"sku":"IG15462-P","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blumat Digital Moisture Meter with Cap","offer_id":50041178161390,"sku":"IG19760V","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blumat Digital Moisture Meter with Cap and Battery","offer_id":50029042368750,"sku":"IG19623V","price":94.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Digital Moisture Meter with Cap, Battery, and Cori","offer_id":50029042335982,"sku":"IG19624V","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/8395\/9278\/files\/12_327a889a-5e42-49db-a2db-3c69659378ef.jpg?v=1794457386","url":"https:\/\/shopkingora.com\/products\/blumat-digital-moisture-meter-kits","provider":"KingOra","version":"1.0","type":"link"}