--- product_id: 83080933 title: "15 Inch Garden and Compost Moisture Meter, Garden Tool Ideal for Soil, Plant, Farm and Lawn Moisture Testing" brand: "reotemp" price: "428.96 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Reotemp" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/83080933-15-inch-garden-and-compost-moisture-meter-garden-tool-ideal store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 15-inch probe length AAA battery powered User-calibratable scale 15 Inch Garden and Compost Moisture Meter, Garden Tool Ideal for Soil, Plant, Farm and Lawn Moisture Testing **Brand:** reotemp **Price:** 428.96 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌱 Master your soil’s secret hydration with precision and ease! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 15 Inch Garden and Compost Moisture Meter, Garden Tool Ideal for Soil, Plant, Farm and Lawn Moisture Testing by reotemp - **How much does it cost?** 428.96 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/83080933-15-inch-garden-and-compost-moisture-meter-garden-tool-ideal) ## Best For - reotemp enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted reotemp brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last Outdoors:** Rugged stainless steel and thick aluminum housing resist rust and corrosion season after season. - • **Plug & Play Convenience:** Comes with included AAA battery for immediate use—no extra purchases needed. - • **Tailored Moisture Control:** User calibration lets you customize the 0-10 wetness scale to your unique soil and plant needs. - • **Precision Deep Soil Insight:** Long 15" stainless steel probe reaches deep moisture zones for accurate readings. - • **Instant, Sunlight-Readable Dial:** Analog dial ensures quick, glare-free moisture readings anytime, no screen glare. ## Overview The REOTEMP 15 Inch Garden and Compost Moisture Meter is a durable, user-calibratable analog tool designed for gardeners, farmers, and composters to measure soil moisture accurately. Featuring a long stainless steel probe, a 0-10 wetness scale adjustable to specific plant needs, and an easy-to-read dial visible in bright sunlight, it delivers instant moisture readings powered by a single included AAA battery. Built tough with corrosion-resistant materials, it’s ideal for optimizing irrigation and boosting plant health. ## Description The REOTEMP Garden and Compost Moisture Meter is a heavy-duty moisture meter used by gardeners, composters, farmers, and nurseries to get a relative moisture level reading. The moisture meter's unique calibration feature allows it to be used in a variety of applications including compost, gardening and soil moisture testing. Calibration allows for adjustment of the meter to the specific moisture needs of different plants and applications when compared to a non-adjustable meter. Review: So Far, So Good - MM17 Moisture Meter I use this meter primarily to keep tabs on my lawn irrigation system performance. This evaluation is based on 3 weeks of use. Durable construction: The meter/electronics/battery box is made from 0.1” (10 gauge) thick aluminum - very substantial construction. It has a stainless steel probe, 5/16” diameter x 17” long making it useful for lawn, plant or compost use. I expect little problem with rust or corrosion. And I don’t have to bend over too far to make lawn soil readings. Sensible design: The meter indicator is a dial and pointer style which means it can be read in bright sunlight, unlike the digital LCD indicator types that either wash out in sunlight or cannot be read at an angle other than head-on. The meter face is visible from above the instrument which means you don’t have to lie with your face on the ground to make lawn soil readings. Special feature: User calibration - Ideal moisture content will vary among soil types and the kinds of plant life growing there. So no one moisture meter can tell you what is too “dry” or “wet” for your conditions. The calibration feature lets you determine what the meter should read for conditions you deem to be “good”. To calibrate, I dig a test hole to the depth I want to test and see how well soil sticks to my skin. When I find a spot that looks about right, I probe close to the spot and calibrate the meter to mid scale, leaving enough dial space to indicate plus or minus deviation on future readings. The 1 Yr warranty is better than some cheaper meters. Negative: Made in China. No problems yet, but, just sayin . . . things I can’t see may limit durability. From here, it is my hope that the sensitivity of the MM17 will remain consistent. Review: This Thing Flat Out Works! - I bought seven several year old cherry trees in 5 gal containers and immediately transplanted them into 35 gal containers. With summer coming on I was concerned I might not water them enough and that in reaction I might overwater them. I set up an automatic watering system where the main variables were when, for how long and how many times per day to water them. The moisture meter worked right out of the box and I quickly discovered the soil was extremely saturated near the container sides and bottom, (9 on the scale) but much drier near the root ball (2 - 3 on the scale). I changed the flow pattern to correct this, getting a uniform 4 to 5 reading every where. It didn't take long with the moisture meter to determine the trees liked a reading of 4 on the scale and I set the watering to start their day between 4 and 5, with two early morning waterings, going down to around 3 late in the afternoon before a single watering in the evening to bring it back up to 4 for overnight to keep them comfortable even though not growing then. When I found the surface area was much dryer (2 to 3) than halfway down, (the potting soil in the containers is nearly 14 inches deep) I obtained some large chip size cedar shaving mulch, and the surface moisture came up to the 4 moisture value they really seem to thrive on. The trees have added 14 inches of new growth, nearly tripling in leaf abundance in the five weeks since I got them and I am certain that this is in no small measure due to using this Moisture Meter with its 15 inch probe to find the moisture level the trees like, and be able to easily monitor and maintain it. Kudos ReoTemp! My cherry trees are sailing towards Cherry Blossom Time big-time thanks in large part to your really excellent Moisture Meter that has worked perfectly in my deep potted soils application!! In rating features, absolute Accuracy is not something I could measure, but repeatability of measurement reading, relative Accuracy, for given soil moisture levels is excellent in my uniform soil type application for sure. I am thankful I got it, and most importantly, my cherry trees are thankful too! ## Features - Easy to Operate for Home Composting, Gardening, Schools & Community Programs - Rugged Stainless Steel Construction - Long 15" Stem with Thick 5/16" Diameter - User Calibratable, 0-10 Wetness Scale - Instant Readings Powered by One AAA Battery (Included) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07DM4LS1D | | Battery Description | AAA battery | | Best Sellers Rank | #32,959 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #14 in Moisture Meters | | Brand | REOTEMP | | Brand Name | REOTEMP | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,362 Reviews | | Item Weight | 9.92 ounces | | Manufacturer | REOTEMP | | Model | 43398-50865 | | Mounting Type | Tabletop | | Part Number | 43398-50865 | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Temperature Reading Accuracy | plus_minus_1_degree_celsius | | UPC | 853850002287 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Upper Temperature Range | 40 Degrees Celsius | | Upper Temperature Rating | 40 Degrees Celsius | ## Product Details - **Battery Description:** AAA battery - **Brand:** REOTEMP - **Item Weight:** 0.62 Pounds - **Mounting Type:** Tabletop - **Upper Temperature Rating:** 40 Degrees Celsius ## Images ![15 Inch Garden and Compost Moisture Meter, Garden Tool Ideal for Soil, Plant, Farm and Lawn Moisture Testing - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51w2Gm0D5bL.jpg) ![15 Inch Garden and Compost Moisture Meter, Garden Tool Ideal for Soil, Plant, Farm and Lawn Moisture Testing - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zlP-XidRL.jpg) ![15 Inch Garden and Compost Moisture Meter, Garden Tool Ideal for Soil, Plant, Farm and Lawn Moisture Testing - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71W2hm7kNEL.jpg) ![15 Inch Garden and Compost Moisture Meter, Garden Tool Ideal for Soil, Plant, Farm and Lawn Moisture Testing - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71AuBIwX3XL.jpg) ![15 Inch Garden and Compost Moisture Meter, Garden Tool Ideal for Soil, Plant, Farm and Lawn Moisture Testing - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HY8zSw07L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: can this meter be used in flower pots?** A: Yes it can. The larger pot the more useful it becomes. The stem is not large in diameter, but large for a small pot. I like this meter - as I press it through the root zone I can visually see the meter change where it is wet and dry in the same pot. We have 3 of these meters and swear by them. One key is to make sure you set up the meter where the needle maxes out at the level where you believe the soil is wet enough. It is fascinating especially in new beds to water the soil for hours then put in the probe and see all the dry zones. **Q: Can this be left in place outdoors, long-term?** A: We do not recommend leaving the moisture meter in place outdoors, long-term. Our recommended use for the moisture meter is spot checking moisture then storing the meter in a cool dry place. **Q: Is this Meter designed for Lawn and Flower Beds use?** A: Yes, as much as any water meter would be. Depending on how compact your soil is under your lawn and how deep your flower beds are loosened will determine how deep it will go but as robust has this meter is designed, it will go as deep if not deeper than any other meter. **Q: How sturdy is the probe? I've had several different kinds and the first thing to go is the probe bens at the meter before anything else breaks.** A: I have had many of these. Not this brand but the same type of sensors. If that thing pops out on removal. Take some liquid glue. I used “Guerrilla brand liquid” and it will work. This has happened on the first pull and the 1000th. But you get what you pay for, with the option of making it what you wanted to pay for. They are cheap and are turned out at a rate I couldn’t imagine. Bottom line. They all do it. And as long as you hot glue or whatever it back inside the tube with messing up the wires it will work fine ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So Far, So Good *by D***E on February 26, 2017* MM17 Moisture Meter I use this meter primarily to keep tabs on my lawn irrigation system performance. This evaluation is based on 3 weeks of use. Durable construction: The meter/electronics/battery box is made from 0.1” (10 gauge) thick aluminum - very substantial construction. It has a stainless steel probe, 5/16” diameter x 17” long making it useful for lawn, plant or compost use. I expect little problem with rust or corrosion. And I don’t have to bend over too far to make lawn soil readings. Sensible design: The meter indicator is a dial and pointer style which means it can be read in bright sunlight, unlike the digital LCD indicator types that either wash out in sunlight or cannot be read at an angle other than head-on. The meter face is visible from above the instrument which means you don’t have to lie with your face on the ground to make lawn soil readings. Special feature: User calibration - Ideal moisture content will vary among soil types and the kinds of plant life growing there. So no one moisture meter can tell you what is too “dry” or “wet” for your conditions. The calibration feature lets you determine what the meter should read for conditions you deem to be “good”. To calibrate, I dig a test hole to the depth I want to test and see how well soil sticks to my skin. When I find a spot that looks about right, I probe close to the spot and calibrate the meter to mid scale, leaving enough dial space to indicate plus or minus deviation on future readings. The 1 Yr warranty is better than some cheaper meters. Negative: Made in China. No problems yet, but, just sayin . . . things I can’t see may limit durability. From here, it is my hope that the sensitivity of the MM17 will remain consistent. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This Thing Flat Out Works! *by J***Y on July 5, 2021* I bought seven several year old cherry trees in 5 gal containers and immediately transplanted them into 35 gal containers. With summer coming on I was concerned I might not water them enough and that in reaction I might overwater them. I set up an automatic watering system where the main variables were when, for how long and how many times per day to water them. The moisture meter worked right out of the box and I quickly discovered the soil was extremely saturated near the container sides and bottom, (9 on the scale) but much drier near the root ball (2 - 3 on the scale). I changed the flow pattern to correct this, getting a uniform 4 to 5 reading every where. It didn't take long with the moisture meter to determine the trees liked a reading of 4 on the scale and I set the watering to start their day between 4 and 5, with two early morning waterings, going down to around 3 late in the afternoon before a single watering in the evening to bring it back up to 4 for overnight to keep them comfortable even though not growing then. When I found the surface area was much dryer (2 to 3) than halfway down, (the potting soil in the containers is nearly 14 inches deep) I obtained some large chip size cedar shaving mulch, and the surface moisture came up to the 4 moisture value they really seem to thrive on. The trees have added 14 inches of new growth, nearly tripling in leaf abundance in the five weeks since I got them and I am certain that this is in no small measure due to using this Moisture Meter with its 15 inch probe to find the moisture level the trees like, and be able to easily monitor and maintain it. Kudos ReoTemp! My cherry trees are sailing towards Cherry Blossom Time big-time thanks in large part to your really excellent Moisture Meter that has worked perfectly in my deep potted soils application!! In rating features, absolute Accuracy is not something I could measure, but repeatability of measurement reading, relative Accuracy, for given soil moisture levels is excellent in my uniform soil type application for sure. I am thankful I got it, and most importantly, my cherry trees are thankful too! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Well.. for multiple Uses *by J***P on April 26, 2013* I got tired of the always break Home Depot/Lowes models made in China. This is made by Reotemp a high end industrial supplier based out of California. They sell more robust version of this product which I think are made in the USA. This one was made in communist china. I took it apart and while the quality of the components was pretty good, the mfg was not and the calibration screw was not mounted properly but I could still access it and use it. These device use galvanic current action which trips a electromagnet and requires a coarse calibration to use. The Calibration directions are not correct. You should use a two point calibration. First stick the device in water and make sure it reads above full scale and the meter is pegged. Next take a known soil source that you have water thoroughly, such as a pot you have dripped through thoroughly and is truly wet. Then stick the probe in and make sure it reads full scale by adjusting the calibration screw if required. Then take some dry potting soil or other very dry soil and make sure it reads near zero. The mfg sells direct to the public and has wireless versions. These are primarily used, I think for testing commercial compost piles although those use a longer probe. You cant keep this out 24/7 but you can check your compost soil and most soil. The case and probe are pretty rugged but your not going to be able to use it to check hard clay soil due to the fragile electromagnetic. I use it for checking my compost pile but mainly for checking the 200 or so potted plants and numerous garden beds that use compost based soil. You should be aware if you have salty soil this probe will read a higher water content than you have. Real moisture sensors are called tensiometers and cost hundreds of dollars. This is a deal for 35 dollars and the quality should give you a decade or more of use if you don't pound it into the soil. Infinitely better than the made in china garbage you can get at Home Depot or most gardening stores which simply does not work well and dies in short order. ## Frequently Bought Together - REOTEMP 15 Inch Garden and Compost Moisture Meter, Garden Tool Ideal for Soil, Plant, Farm and Lawn Moisture Testing - XLUX Soil Moisture Meter, Plant Water Monitor, Hygrometer Sensor for Gardening, Farming, Indoor and Outdoor Plants, No Batteries Required - Soil Moisture Meter, 4-in-1 Moisture Meter for Plants, Tester for Moist, Light,Nutrients, pH, Soil Test Kit, Great for Garden, Lawn, Farm, Indoor & Outdoor Use, No Battery Required --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/83080933-15-inch-garden-and-compost-moisture-meter-garden-tool-ideal](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/83080933-15-inch-garden-and-compost-moisture-meter-garden-tool-ideal) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*