Best Soil Sensors for Beginner Gardeners
Soil Sensor Features
The GGS soil sensor measures the temperature, WC (water content), and EC (electrical conductivity) of the soil, providing you with accurate data about your soil's condition to help optimize the growing environment for your plants.
Optimize Your Irrigation Plan
Pair with the Spider Farmer GGS AC5 Power Strip Kit or GGS AC10 Power Strip Kit drip irrigation system to greatly enhance your growing efficiency and experience. The system allows you to set target soil moisture levels or customize irrigation cycles for fully automated watering.
Watering Triggers and Settings
a. Watering Trigger Settings
Based on the humidity measured by the sensor, you can set a watering trigger value. It’s recommended that during the first watering, you wait until you see water flowing out of the bottom of the planting bag, then record the humidity at that point. Generally, the watering trigger value should be set between 60%-80% of that humidity level. You can also adjust this value based on your experience to find the ideal humidity level to trigger watering.
b. Recommended Accessories
For better automation, you can pair the GGS soil sensor with the GGS Power Strip and hydroponic drip irrigation system. By setting up a drip irrigation schedule, the system will automatically activate watering based on the set humidity threshold. When the humidity reaches the set value, the system will decide whether watering is needed, ensuring your plants get the right amount of water.
Pro Version vs. Non-Pro Version
a. Non-Pro Version
Supports connection to only one sensor and does not allow soil type selection, making it ideal for small-scale use.
b. Pro Version
Supports up to 6 sensors and will enable you to choose different soil types. Once a soil type is selected, the system uses models for different substrates to further optimize humidity readings. This version is perfect for users who need to monitor larger areas and require more precise data.
Smart Control Via GGS System
Smart control via Spider Farmer App — compatible with GGS Controller, GGS AC5 Power Strip Kit, and GGS AC10 Power Strip Kit.
How to Use?
Insert the probe horizontally into the soil to obtain accurate readings. It is recommended to insert the probe into the planting bag at about 1/3 of its height above the ground, closer to the root zone.
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