Soil moisture meter includes a 5 inch soil probe to take the guess work out of your watering needs. Easy reading display gauge. Measures water at the root level to prevent over watering. Plants need the adequate moisture for optimum growth. The Rapitest Moisture Meter accurately measures the moisture down deep at the root level. Although the surface of soil may appear dry, how much moisture is at the roots is all important to prevent over watering. No batteries needed

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

• Simply push the probe into soil of any pot or plant.
• A tiny amount of electric energy will be generated by the moisture which will cause the meter needle to register moisture levels from 0 to 10.
• Remember that soil may look and feel dry on the surface, however there may actually be no need for water underneath where it counts.
• Details are included on watering inside package.