--- 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: "¥17827" currency: JPY in_stock: true category: "Reotemp" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/83080933-15-inch-garden-and-compost-moisture-meter-garden-tool-ideal store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Instant readings powered by included AAA battery 15-inch long stem for deep soil reach User-calibratable for precise moisture needs 15 Inch Garden and Compost Moisture Meter, Garden Tool Ideal for Soil, Plant, Farm and Lawn Moisture Testing **Brand:** reotemp **Price:** ¥17827 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌱 Dig Deeper, Grow Smarter: Your Soil’s New Best Friend ## 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?** ¥17827 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/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:** Rugged stainless steel construction ensures durability through every gardening season. - • **Deep Soil Insight:** Long 15-inch stainless steel probe penetrates deep for accurate moisture readings in compost, soil, and lawns. - • **Instant Data, Zero Wait:** Get immediate moisture readings with a simple, battery-powered design—no delays, no guesswork. - • **Versatile & User-Friendly:** Perfect for home gardeners, community programs, and professional farmers alike—easy to operate and reliable. - • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Calibrate the meter to match your plant’s unique moisture needs for optimal growth. ## Overview The REOTEMP 15 Inch Garden and Compost Moisture Meter is a durable, stainless steel tool designed for precise moisture measurement in soil, compost, and lawns. Featuring a long 15-inch probe and user-calibratable 0-10 wetness scale, it delivers instant, reliable readings powered by an included AAA battery. Ideal for gardeners, farmers, and community programs seeking to optimize plant health with data-driven watering. ## 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. ## 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 | #38,748 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #14 in Moisture Meters | | Brand Name | REOTEMP | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (1,374) | | Item Weight | 9.92 ounces | | Manufacturer | REOTEMP | | Model | 43398-50865 | | Mounting Type | Tabletop | | Part Number | 43398-50865 | | Temperature Reading Accuracy | plus_minus_1_degree_celsius | | UPC | 853850002287 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upper Temperature Range | 40 °C | ## Product Details - **Battery Description:** AAA battery - **Brand:** REOTEMP - **Item Weight:** 9.92 ounces - **Mounting Type:** Tabletop - **Upper Temperature Rating:** 40 °C ## 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) ## 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 ## 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.jp/products/83080933-15-inch-garden-and-compost-moisture-meter-garden-tool-ideal](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/83080933-15-inch-garden-and-compost-moisture-meter-garden-tool-ideal) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-08-06*