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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR NEW 4-WAY ANALYZER
HOW TO USE YOUR ANALYZER TO MEASURE FERTILITY
1. Remove the top 2" of the soil. Break up and crumble the soil underneath
to a total depth of 5".
2. Thoroughly wet the soil with water (ideally rain or distilled water)
to a mud consistency.
3. Wipe the meter probes clean with a tissue or paper towel.
4. Move the switch to the first (top) position.
5. Insert the probes into the soil to within 1" of the casing. Allow approximately
10 seconds for the reading to stabilize.
6. Record the reading. Remove the probes from the soil and clean thoroughly.
The standards by which the instrument is calibrated are as follows:
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Potash
ppm is defined as parts-per-million
HOW TO USE YOUR METER TO MEASURE LIGHT
1. Move the switch to the 2nd position.
2. Point the photocell on the top of the analyzer directly at the light source while
holding the analyzer at leaf level. Avoid positioning your hand or body between
the light source and the plant or position you are measuring.
3. Record the reading (x 1000) and the time of day.
4. Take readings in the mid-morning, mid afternoon and early evening to
determine the average light intensity.
Example:
9 AM reading X 4 hours = Foot-candle hours (Average between 7AM and 11AM)
1 PM reading X 4 hours = Foot-candle hours (Average between 11AM and 3PM)
5 PM reading X 4 hours = Foot candle hours (Average between 3PM and 7PM)
Total Daily Foot Candle Hours = Total From Above
Information on plant light requirements is in the enclosed pamphlet.
HOW TO USE YOUR METER TO MEASURE SOIL MOISTURE
1. Move the switch to the 3rd position.
2. Insert probes into soil up to plastic base, about half way between the edge of
the container & the stem of the plant. Do not push the probe too near the stem.
3. Note the reading.
4. Remove the probes from the soil. Wipe thoroughly with a soft cloth or tissue
before taking another reading or putting away.
5. Do not leave the probe in soil for long periods of time. Do not use in liquids!
Information on plant moisture requirements is on the panel below.
HOW TO USE YOUR METER TO MEASURE SOIL pH
1. Remove the top 2" of the surface soil. Break up and crumble the soil
underneath to a total 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. Move the switch to the last (bottom) position.
4. Wet probes. Polish probe on the FAR RIGHT ONLY, with the enclosed special
cleaning pad.
5. Insert probes into soil up to plastic base.
6. Wait one minute and take reading.
7. Wipe the probes clean and dry.
Information on soil pH and plant pH preferences is on the enclosed pamphlet.
SPECIAL CLEANING PAD
The cleaning pad supplied with this analyzer has been specially selected for its compatibility with the analyzer
probe metals. Other type of cleaners may cut or otherwise damage probe surfaces and/or adversely affect
analyzer readings. Additional pads are available at a cost of $2.00 for 3 pads, plus $1.00 for postage and handling.
Please send a check or money order, payable to Luster Leaf Products, Inc. to the address on the back of this card.
No COD or phone orders, please.
Too Little
50 ppm
4 ppm
50 ppm
Ideal Range
50 to 200 ppm
4 to 14 ppm
50 to 200 ppm
Too Much
200 ppm
14 ppm
200 ppm
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Summary of Contents for Luster Leaf 1880
- Page 1 Additional pads are available at a cost of $2.00 for 3 pads, plus $1.00 for postage and handling. Please send a check or money order, payable to Luster Leaf Products, Inc. to the address on the back of this card.
- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 luster Products leaf for Successful Gardening ® ® 4-Way Analyzer FERTILITY A fertile soil is one which produces satisfactory yields of crops and, because of the incorporation of plant and animal residues, contains an abundance of organic matter or humus. It has good texture, not too loose and light nor too heavy and stiff, is well drained and has a proper pH for best plant growth.
- Page 4 A deficiency causes yellow leaves and stunted growth. Too much nitrogen causes overabundant foliage with delayed flowering; the plant becomes subject to disease and its fruit is of poor quality. Soil deficient in nitrogen can be corrected by adding compost, manure or other nitrogen-rich fertilizers such as dried blood, tankage, cottonseed meal and peanut shells.
- Page 5 Excessive acidity in the soil causes calcium, phosphorous and magnesium to be changed into forms that plants cannot use, causing them to suffer a deficiency of these elements. Plants won‘t tolerate highly acid conditions. Slowdown of beneficial bacterial action is part of the reason; increased toxicity from certain trace elements like aluminum is another.
- Page 6 ADDING LIME TO INCREASE pH Lime can be added at any time of year but it does need time to take effect – which is why the autumn, winter and early spring are the preferred times. The two main types of lime are ground limestone and hydrated lime.
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Page 7: Soil Types
Sulfate of ammonia and flowers of sulfur are chemical treatments and sulfate of ammonia also adds nitrogen. While the tiny bacteria and micro-organisms work unseen in the soil, breaking down fresh organic matter into plant food, they produce acids. But if this process eventually creates too low a pH the organisms will work less efficiently, and lime is then needed as a balance and stimulant. - Page 8 PLANT pH PREFENCE LIST NAME pH RANGE NAME pH RANGE NAME pH RANGE NAME pH RANGE NAME pH RANGE WATER LILY 5.5 - 6.5 6.0 - 7.5 FERNS, MAIDENHAIR 6.0 - 8.0 FLOWERS, TREES & SHRUBS GOLDEN ROD 5.0 - 7.0 WEIGELIA 6.0 - 7.5 HUCKLEBERRY...
- Page 9 FOLIAGE PLANTS Asparagus Aspidistra Chlorophytum Chinese Evergreen Cyperus Dieffenbachia Dracena English Ivy Ferns Ficus Liriope Palms Philodendron Pothos Selaginella Snake Plant Spathiphyllum Syngonium SHRUBS Pittsoporum Podocarpus Luster Leaf Products, Inc. 2220 Techcourt Woodstock, Illinois 60098...
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