This may a dumb question, but can this thermometer also be used to measure the temperature of your soil?

This should be able to measure soil temperature as long as the probe can be placed deep enough to cover the sensor on the tip

A reviewer said it takes at least 24 hours to register. Is this true?

If they mean "to register" for the temperature to read correctly, absolutely not. I stick it in my compost and have a reading in about 1 to 2 minutes at the most. I'm sure if I left it longer it might settle to an "exact" temp but I'm not doing a scientific experiment, I'm just wanting to know where my compost pile is at. As long as I'm within a degree or 2 I'm satisfied.

Can this thermometer be calibrated if needed?

There is not any info about calibrating this thermometer in the very informative text on the package or in the video on this product on their website. It's a "backyard" compost thermometer, not an extremely accurate scientific instrument. It worked great for me, revealing what stage the compost breakdown was at and when it was done, at 4 weeks.

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16 Inch Fahrenheit Backyard Compost Thermometer with Digital Composting Guide

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Age Range (Description)
Adult
Brand
REOTEMP
Color
Brown
Display Type
Analog
Included Components
Digital Guide
Outer Material
Stainless

📊3-zone compost activity dial

♻️100% compostable packaging

🌡️16-inch stainless steel stem

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Description

♻️🌡️ Master your compost game with precision and eco-style!

ECO CHIC PACKAGING - Zero waste, soy-based ink printed, fully compostable packaging that you can shred right into your pile.
INSTANT COMPOST IQ - Expert-designed 3-zone dial lets you read compost activity at a glance—no guesswork, just results.
BUILT TO LAST SINCE 1965 - Trusted Reotemp durability and precision, backed by decades of compost thermometer expertise and US Composting Council membership.
BEGINNER FRIENDLY DIGITAL GUIDE - Free digital composting guide included to transform novices into backyard pros with step-by-step expert tips.
PRECISION THAT POWERS YOUR PILE - 16-inch hermetically sealed stainless steel stem ensures accurate temperature readings up to 200°F for optimal composting.

The Reotemp 16 Inch Fahrenheit Backyard Compost Thermometer features a durable stainless steel stem with hermetic sealing to prevent fogging, an expert-developed 3-zone dial for easy compost activity monitoring, and comes with a free digital composting guide. Packaged in 100% compostable materials, it combines precision, sustainability, and beginner-friendly guidance to optimize your composting process.

Specifications

ASIN	B08FF4RJCL
Additional Features	High Accuracy
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#35,532 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #77 in Weather Thermometers
Brand Name	REOTEMP
Color	Brown
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,050)
Display Type	Analog
Global Trade Identification Number	00853850002577
Immersion Depth	16 inches
Included Components	Digital Compost Guide
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Outdoor
Inner Material	Stainless Steel
Item Length	16 inches
Manufacturer	REOTEMP
Model	FG16P
Model Name	Backyard Compost Thermometer
Outer Material	Stainless Steel
Part Number	FG16P
Product Care Instructions	Wipe Clean
Response Time	500 milliseconds
Reusability	Reusable
Specification Met	Sta
Style Name	Utilitarian
UPC	853850002577
Unit Count	1 Count
Upper Temperature Range	200 °F

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131.83 DT

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