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Help With Determining Moisture Level
I understand that bonsai have sensitive water needs. I've read that you can check if the soil is moist or not by sticking your finger into the soil, or by pushing a chopstick into the soil. I've been using a wooden skewer with a fairly small diameter (about 1/3 the size of a pencil). My problem is that I cannot stick it in further than about 1/2", maybe a little more. Is this sufficient to check the moisture? I'm afraid that I could be hitting roots and causing damage. Any and all answers/suggestions would be appreciated
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Juliew,
I don't use that method much these days but here is how I have done it in the past. Find a spot in the soil where you can insert the skewer and leave it in place. Remove daily to check moisture then return to the same location. It might take a little effort at first but you will find a spot that works.
I don't use that method much these days but here is how I have done it in the past. Find a spot in the soil where you can insert the skewer and leave it in place. Remove daily to check moisture then return to the same location. It might take a little effort at first but you will find a spot that works.