Description

FEATURES:
1. The measurement results can be displayed directly, which is simple and convenient, with low measurement cost and fast measurement speed.
2. A variety of recording methods are optional.
3. Large-size color display screen, large-capacity storage.
4. One-key export of data, convenient and quick.
5. The probe plug-in design ensures accurate measurement and reliable performance.

Applications:

1. Fertigation and Hydroponics: When growing plants in soil-less media, nutrients are delivered through irrigation water (“fertigation”). The nutrient concentration is monitored and controlled by measuring both water content and pore water conductivity (EC). These measurements guide the automated or manual adjustment of liquid fertilizer injection rates into irrigation systems.
2. Soil Salinity Management: In situations where irrigation water contains high dissolved salt concentrations (such as recycled water or certain river sources), salts can accumulate in the soil over time. This soil salinization progressively reduces crop yields. Regular monitoring of soil conductivity provides early warning of increasing salt levels, allowing farmers to implement management strategies (like leaching or changing water sources) before crop damage occurs.
3. Container Media Management: For container-grown plants, nutrients may be supplied either through fertigation or Controlled Release Fertilizers (CRF). Since CRF release rates vary with temperature and moisture conditions, monitoring the pore water conductivity in the growing media provides objective data about nutrient availability. This measurement helps growers optimize fertilization timing and rates, replacing subjective assessment with quantitative data.

Cost-effective solutions for horticulturalists and growers: soil meter

Comprehensive, multiparameter portable, soil meter and sensor to measure soil temperature, moisture, soil electrical EC. Suitable for all kinds of soil.

Note that the term “pore water conductivity” is perhaps more precise terminology than soil EC or soil conductivity, as what’s actually being measured is the ability of the soil solution (the water and dissolved ions between soil particles) to conduct electricity. Brands like the WET Sensor (WET-2) are measuring the same physical parameter in the soil.