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Monday, May 27, 2024
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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Sensor Installation
The proper method of installation is important and while it may not seem like there is much to it or how many different ways can there be, but there are actually many options. However, the correct procedure is to cut the soil profile and insert the probe in undisturbed soil so the sensor surface is vertical to avoid water accumulation which could lead to a false reading. Also, making sure the cord is also horizontal will help avoid water from running down the cord to again provide a false reading. It is this attention to detail that many growers neglect to take into consideration as they only want to look at the resulting numbers. But if these steps are not followed, the reading may not be accurate.
There is also a brown bamboo stake on the right-hand side (more on that in the next post).
Also, many growers may not realize exactly how water moves through a soil profile so here is a video that shows a Sand loam, Loam and clay loam soil profile and how water moves through it over time…
How Water Travels Through a Soil Profile : YouTube
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