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N3681 Digital 3-Way Soil Analyzer
Luster Leaf Model 1835
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR NEW METER
These instructions cover all aspects related to the analyzer's function and will help guide you to experiencing the proper temperature, pH and
Fertility range for the plants you intend to grow.
BEFORE TESTING THE SOIL
If you are preparing to plant a bed of plants or shrubs, or to plant a crop of fruits and vegetables, or to put out grass seed, you will find it
beneficial to sample and test the soil in a number of locations in the area to confirm that the soil is warm enough for what you want to plant,
that the soil's pH is generally consistent over the entire area and that it is within the plant's pH range.
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Press the power button to turn the meter on and off.
2.
When the meter is turned on for the first time it defaults to fertility.
3.
After using for the first time, the meter will default to the function last used.
4.
The toggle switch is located on the right side of the meter.
5.
Move the toggle switch up or down to change test function.
6.
The test function in use is indicated by the blinking arrow on the meter face.
7.
When not in active use, the meter will turn off after about four (4) minutes,
to preserve battery life.
HOW TO USE YOUR METER TO MEASURE SOIL TEMPERATURE
1.
With the unit turned on, and in temperature mode, insert the probe to a minimum depth of 2" to 3" (5-8 cm) into the soil.
2.
Wait 60 seconds to acclimatize the probe and note the LCD reading. Remove the probe from the soil.
Vegetable
Asparagus
Beans
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cantaloupe
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard
Corn
Cucumber
Endive
Lettuce
Okra
Onion
Parsley
Parsnip
Peas
Pepper
Pumpkin
Radish
Spinach
Squash
Tomato
Watermelon
HOW TO USE YOUR METER TO MEASURE pH
1.
Remove the top 2" of the surface soil. Break up & crumble the soil underneath to a depth of 5". Remove any stones or organic debris
such as leaves and twigs because they can affect the final result.
2.
Thoroughly wet the soil with water (ideally rain or distilled water) to a mud consistency.
3.
Use the toggle switch to move the indicator arrow to point to pH.
FOR USE IN SOIL ONLY. DO NOT USE IN LIQUIDS.
Soil Temperature Ranges
Will Germinate
50F - 90F
60F - 90F
40F - 90F
40F - 90F
40F - 90F
60F - 100F
40F - 90F
40F - 90F
40F - 80F
40F - 90F
50F - 100F
60F - 100F
40F - 75F
40F - 75F
60F - 100F
40F - 100F
40F - 90F
40F - 90F
40F - 80F
60F - 90F
60F - 100F
40F - 90F
40F - 80F
60F - 100F
50F - 100F
60F - 110F
Charley's Home Page
Ideal Germination
70F
80F
80F
80F
80F
90F
80F
80F
70F
80F
80F
90F
75F
75F
90F
90F
80F
70F
70F
80F
90F
80F
75F
90F
80F
90F
Charley's Greenhouses
Toggle Switch
Hold Button
Transplanting Seedlings Out
50F
45F
65F
45F
60F
65F
70F
45F
45F
65F
65F
65F
60F
65F
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- Page 1 Charley’s Home Page Charley’s Greenhouses See All Instruments Luster Leaf Model 1835 FOR USE IN SOIL ONLY. DO NOT USE IN LIQUIDS. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR NEW METER These instructions cover all aspects related to the analyzer’s function and will help guide you to experiencing the proper temperature, pH and fertility range for the plants you intend to grow.
- Page 2 Using the supplied pad, lightly shine 3” - 4” (7 - 10 cm) of the probe, carefully avoiding the bullet shaped tip, to remove any oxides that may have formed on the surface of the metal. Wipe the probe clean using a cotton ball or tissue. Always wipe away from the probe tip, toward the probe handle.
- Page 3 A m o u n t s lis t e d a r e p o u n d s p e r 1 0 0 s q u a r e f e e t . D o n o t a d d m o r e t h a n 5 lb s . o f lim e o r s u lf u r in o n e a p p lic a t io n . P le a s e n o t e : T o u s e S p h a g n u m P e a t M o s s t o in c r e a s e s o il a c id it y , m ix in u p t o o n e t h ir d t o t a l s o il v o lu m e w h e n p la n t in g a c id lo v in g p la n t s .
- Page 4 HOW TO USE YOUR METER TO MEASURE FERTILITY Remove the top 2” of the surface soil. Break up & crumble the soil underneath to a depth of 5”. Remove any stones or organic debris such as leaves and twigs because they can affect the final result. Thoroughly wet the soil with water (ideally rain or distilled water) to a mud consistency.
- Page 5 LIMITED WARRANTY The tester is warranted free from defects for one year from date of purchase. During this period the unit may be returned to Luster Leaf Products, Inc. with proof of purchase and $5.00 to cover postage and handling. It will be repaired or replaced. During the initial 90 days of this warranty period the selling dealer is also authorized to replace a defective meter.
- Page 6 Plant pH Reference List NAME NAME NAME NAME NAME FRUIT VEGETABLES AND HERBS HOUSE and GREENHOUSE PLANTS FLOWERS, TREES FLOWERS, TREES APPLE 5.0 - 6.5 SAGE 5.5 - 6.5 GENISTA 6.5 - 7.5 AND SHRUBS AND SHRUBS APRICOT 6.0 - 7.0 SHALLOT 5.5 - 7.0 GERANIUM...
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Ficus and schefferla tree Meter reading number
For Ficus (Weeping Fig), the recommended soil pH range is 5.0–6.0.
For Schefflera (Umbrella Tree), the recommended soil pH range is 5.0–7.5.
The meter should read within these pH ranges when testing soil for these plants.
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