This Soil Thermometer delivers reliable soil temperature readings across a wide range, helping you make informed gardening and composting decisions. Wide temperature range: 0 to 120 C enables monitoring of soil conditions through seasons and during composting, so you can time planting and maintenance activities more accurately. Durable, corrosionresistant build: 304 stainless steel construction with a 50 cm long stainless steel probe provides longlasting performance in soil and compost environments. Mechanical, easytoread display: Analog mechanism with a clear scale offers fast, dependable readings without batteries. Practical for a range of users: Ideal for gardening enthusiasts, farmers, compost makers, and agricultural researchers seeking to understand soil fertility and plant health. Actionable performance: Designed to help you achieve precise soil and compost temperature measurements, supporting plant growth conditions. Specifications Temperature range: 0 to 120 C Probe length: 50 cm Material: 304 stainless steel Type: Mechanical soil thermometer with clear scale Applications: Soil temperature measurement and compost temperature monitoring Use scenarios Gardening and seed starting: Check soil temperature at root depth before planting or transplanting to match crop needs. Compost management: Monitor core temperature to maintain active microbial activity and proper decomposition. Field testing and research: Compare soil temperatures across plots or beds to study microclimates and inform irrigation and crop choices.