Can you use a meat thermometer to take soil temperature?
Can you use a meat thermometer to take soil temperature?
Just make sure your meat thermometer can measure temps as low as 40 degrees. Push the thermometer into the ground so that at least four inches of the probe is below ground. Keep it in the ground for at least five minutes and then read the temperature gauge. If the soil is below 45 degrees, it's too cold for planting.Apr 7, 2016
Do you need a special thermometer for soil?
There are special soil temperature gauges used by farmers and soil sample companies, but you can just use a soil thermometer. In a perfect world, you would check nighttime temperatures to ensure they are not so cold your plant's health will be impacted. Instead, check in the early morning for a good average.Jul 6, 2021
Can I use a digital thermometer for soil?
Luster Leaf Rapitest 1625 Digital Soil Thermometer Classic, Dial and Digital varieties are available along with a compost thermometer for use when composting. All our thermometers are designed and calibrated to be used in soil.
What type of thermometer is used for soil?
mercury-in-glass thermometer
Can you use any thermometer for soil?
In fact, you might have what you need in the kitchen right now in the form of a simple meat or candy thermometer. Just make sure your meat thermometer can measure temps as low as 40 degrees. Push the thermometer into the ground so that at least four inches of the probe is below ground.Apr 7, 2016
Do I need a special thermometer for soil?
When planting seeds or seedlings in your yard or garden, the temperature of the soil must be within the recommended range for the plant to grow. While the air may feel warm, the soil can still be cold from the winter. To measure the temperature of the soil, use an instant-read thermometer made for cooking.