Jul 14, 2020 · The Rapitest Moisture Meter is a handy gardening tool manufactured and sold by Luster Leaf Products. It consists of a long, metal soil probe connected via a flexible wire to a readout box. The meter is used to measure how much water is in the soil and can be used in the ground, although it is more commonly used in potted plants.
Drooping in the afternoon is the way many plants conserve moisture. For most herbs, using the meter as a guide, water when the indicator is between 2-3 on the dry side. Water mint when it is 4-5 on the scale. ... Herb Planting Chart / Herb Food Pairing. My Gorgeous Sunflower on a T-Shirt. Subscribe to My Blog! Enter your email address ...