TryOpen 7-in-one Soil Test Kit, Soil Moisture Meter/PH Meter/Sunlight Intensity/Fertility Soil Tester, LCD Display Air & Soil Hygrometer Temperature for Garden, Farm, Lawn Care Moisture Meter for Hous Plants

7-in-one Soil Test Kit, Soil Moisture Meter/PH Meter/Sunlight Intensity/Fertility Soil Tester, LCD Display Air & Soil Hygrometer Temperature for Garden, Farm, Lawn Care Moisture Meter for Hous Plants

Features

  • 7 functions,Scientific maintenance: The soil testing kit is more suitable for beginners, and can help you comprehensively understand the soil conditions of gardens and lawns, solving your confusion. You can adjust soil moisture and pH according to the values, and you can also clearly see the air temperature and humidity as well as soil temperature through the LCD display to improve plant growing conditions in time and scientifically nurture seedlings to help you make your plants flourish.
  • Design Patented US & Utility Patented US: Originate Designed -combined with both soil meter and LCD-display soil/air temperature and humidity meter for plants. This allows you to monitor soil moisture/pH/fertility/sunlight and soil temperature/air humidity and temperature in your garden/house all in one unit. Our soil meter can help you to get a more comprehensive and direct understanding of your plants/ the key information for scientific seedlings,easy to operate and clear reading
  • Metal probes, Fast and Accurate: Our soil tester probes are made of high-quality metal materials, which are more corrosion-resistant than ordinary materials. Moreover, metal materials have high conductivity and sensitivity, greatly improving the speed and accuracy of soil moisture and pH detection and analysis, allowing you to quickly and accurately understand the growth environment of plants.
  • Widely Used: home gardening, rice planting, vegetable planting, potted planting, flower planting, greenhouse planting, soil testing, etc., to meet your needs for soil moisture testing, soil fertility testing, soil pH testing, sunlight intensity testing, air humidity testing, air temperature testing and soil temperature testing.
  • Tip: 1. The soil tester is specifically designed for soil, please do not use it to test water or other liquids 2. Do not use in rocks or other excessively hard soil 3. Our detector is not suitable for sandy and other loose soils 4. Before and after use, please keep the probe clean and dry, and do not leave it in the soil for a long time 5. When using, insert 2/3 of the depth, which is too shallow to measure, and do not use brute force as it may damage the probe 6. Do not reuse in the same place

Specifications

Color iron black

Handheld 7-in-1 soil tester measures soil moisture, pH, fertility, sunlight intensity, soil temperature, air temperature and humidity, and displays readings on an LCD screen. It uses corrosion-resistant metal probes for faster, more sensitive measurements and is intended for garden, lawn, potted and greenhouse soils; not for liquids, very hard or loose sandy soils, and probes should be inserted about two-thirds deep and kept clean.

Model Number: 01

TryOpen 7-in-one Soil Test Kit, Soil Moisture Meter/PH Meter/Sunlight Intensity/Fertility Soil Tester, LCD Display Air & Soil Hygrometer Temperature for Garden, Farm, Lawn Care Moisture Meter for Hous Plants Review

4.4 out of 5

The fastest way to wreck a plant is to guess at what’s happening below the surface. That’s why I’ve been testing the TryOpen 7‑in‑1 soil tester—a pocketable probe-and-display unit that aims to make moisture, pH, fertility, sunlight, and both soil and air conditions visible at a glance. After several weeks using it with houseplants, raised beds, and a small greenhouse bench, I have a solid sense of where it shines and where you’ll want to temper expectations.

What it measures (and how I used it)

The TryOpen soil tester packs seven metrics into one device:
- Soil moisture
- Soil pH
- Soil fertility (a conductivity-based proxy for nutrient salts)
- Sunlight intensity
- Soil temperature
- Air temperature
- Air humidity

In practice, I used it in three scenarios:
- Indoor plants: checking moisture and light at the root zone for pothos, ficus, and a temperamental fiddle-leaf fig.
- Patio containers: dialing in watering and fertilizer for tomatoes, peppers, and herbs.
- Garden beds/greenhouse: spot-checking moisture depth and confirming soil vs. air temperature swings.

The workflow is straightforward: select the desired mode on the LCD, insert the metal probes roughly two-thirds into the root zone, and wait a few seconds for the values to settle. The display is simple and readable, with clear labels that make it easy to switch between soil and air metrics. I learned to take two or three readings per plant or bed and average them—more on why that matters below.

Build and ergonomics

The unit is lightweight and comfortable to hold. The two probes are metal and feel sturdier than the typical bargain-bin meters I’ve used. They’re corrosion-resistant, and after repeated insertions in potting mix and garden soil, they wiped clean without pitting or discoloration. The head unit houses the LCD and sensors for air temperature and humidity, plus the light sensor. Buttons are responsive and the interface is uncluttered.

A couple of ergonomic notes:
- The display is crisp in shade and indoors. In bright, direct sun, the LCD can wash out a bit; shading it with a hand solves that.
- The light sensor is on the head, so your hand, your body, or a houseplant leaf can easily shadow it. Hold the device so the sensor faces the light source and keep your body out of the way for more consistent readings.

Performance in the soil

  • Moisture: This is where the TryOpen excels. The moisture readings responded quickly when moving from dry to damp zones within the same pot. It helped me avoid the classic mistake of watering because the top inch looks dry while the root zone is still moist. In raised beds, probing at a slight angle gave me a good sense of deeper moisture after hot days.

  • Soil temperature: Accurate enough for timing seed sowing and transplanting. It consistently tracked within a degree or two of a dedicated soil thermometer in my tests and reacted quickly when moving between sun-warmed beds and shaded areas.

  • Air temperature and humidity: Handy for greenhouses, grow tents, or windowsills. Are you dealing with hot, dry afternoon air or cool, humid mornings? The TryOpen makes those swings obvious, which is useful for diagnosing leaf scorch, slow growth, or mildew pressure.

  • Sunlight intensity: Think of this as a light “strength” indicator, not a full grower’s meter. It helps map bright windows vs. dim corners indoors and spot the difference between full sun and partial shade outdoors. It doesn’t provide daily light integral (DLI) or spectrum, but it’s perfectly serviceable for plant placement decisions.

  • pH and fertility: These measurements are the most nuanced. Like most consumer soil testers, pH and fertility are inferred electrically. In my use, pH trends were directionally helpful (clearly acidic vs. neutral vs. alkaline), but I wouldn’t use the numbers as lab-grade. The fertility reading behaves like a rough EC (electrical conductivity) proxy—great for flagging an accumulation of salts in containers or confirming that a fresh feeding moved the needle, but sensitive to moisture content and temperature. If you rely on precise N‑P‑K management, pair this with soil lab tests; if you want “too much/too little” guidance, it works.

Accuracy, technique, and limitations

Getting good data with any probe meter comes down to contact and context.

  • Ensure probe contact: In loose, sandy, or very chunky mixes, air gaps around the probes will skew moisture, fertility, and pH readings. I get the best results by making a pilot hole with a chopstick, inserting the meter, and gently pressing the soil in around the probes.

  • Probe depth matters: Insert to about two-thirds of the probe length to reach the active root zone. Shallow readings will misrepresent both moisture and temperature.

  • Give it a few seconds: Most measurements stabilize quickly. I wait 10–20 seconds before recording a value and take two or three readings per area.

  • Know the meter’s lane: This is designed for soil. Don’t test liquids, and avoid very hard or stony ground where you’d have to force the probes. It’s also not suited for very loose sand, where contact is unreliable.

  • Treat pH and fertility as relative: Use them to detect shifts and compare spots—before/after liming a bed, for instance—rather than as exact figures.

  • Clean and store: Wipe the probes clean and dry after use, and don’t leave the meter planted in soil. This preserves sensitivity and protects the metal.

What I liked

  • Genuinely useful moisture readouts: They’re fast, responsive, and help prevent both overwatering and underwatering.
  • All-in-one convenience: Being able to check soil and air conditions, plus light, without swapping tools made troubleshooting much quicker.
  • Clear display: The LCD is easy to read, with enough information density without feeling cramped.
  • Durable probes: They handled normal use without bending or corrosion and stayed consistent after repeated cleanings.
  • Practical temperature readings: Soil and air temperature were accurate and responsive, making season transitions and greenhouse management easier.

What could be better

  • pH precision: Useful directionally, but I’d like a finer scale or calibration option for users who need closer-to-lab accuracy.
  • Fertility clarity: The reading is helpful as a “more/less salts” indicator, but the scale isn’t intuitive if you’re trying to tie it to specific nutrient levels. A quick reference chart in the manual would help.
  • Sunlight quantification: It measures intensity, not accumulated light. That’s typical for this class, but worth noting for grow-light planning.
  • Sunlight readability: The LCD can wash out in direct sun; shading it is easy, but a higher-contrast display would be welcome.

Tips for better results

  • Sample smart: Take multiple readings around the root zone and average them. Outliers usually mean poor probe contact or a pocket of unusual media.
  • Avoid fresh amendments: Recently added fertilizer spikes or lime can cause localized readings that don’t reflect the whole container or bed. Wait a day, water thoroughly, and retest.
  • Check at consistent times: Moisture and temperature change throughout the day. For comparisons, measure at the same time across days.
  • Map your space: Use the light and air readings to build a quick room or garden map—brightest windows, hottest corners, most humid zones. It pays off when placing plants.

Who it’s for

  • Houseplant keepers who struggle with watering schedules or light placement.
  • Container and raised-bed gardeners balancing moisture and fertilizer through the season.
  • Greenhouse and balcony growers who want quick environmental checks without juggling multiple gadgets.

If you manage large plots and require precise nutrient management or pH targeting, this won’t replace lab tests or professional meters. But as a daily driver for decision-making, it’s surprisingly capable.

Recommendation

I recommend the TryOpen soil tester for gardeners and plant enthusiasts who want a quick, practical read on what’s happening in their soil and immediate environment. It delivers fast, useful moisture and temperature data, the light meter helps with placement decisions, and the pH/fertility functions provide helpful directional guidance. Treat the nutrient and pH numbers as relative rather than absolute, use good probe technique, and this tool becomes a reliable companion for healthier plants and fewer guesswork mistakes.



Project Ideas

Business

Urban Garden Soil-Testing Service

Offer on-site soil diagnostics for balconies, community gardens and small urban farms: visit clients with the 7-in-1 meter, collect a grid of readings, produce a simple report with actionable recommendations (pH adjustment, watering schedule, fertilizer plan). Low startup cost, high perceived value—charge per site or by the hour and upsell soil amendments or follow-up visits.


Subscription Plant Health Monitoring

Create a recurring service for busy homeowners or offices: monthly remote check-ins where you either visit to test or coach clients to take readings with their meter, then send a tailored care plan and supply kit (fertilizer, pH amendments, moisture controllers). Use a simple app or email report with charts. Subscription stabilizes revenue and builds long-term client relationships.


Hands-on Workshops & Corporate Team-Building

Run paid classes teaching soil science for gardeners, restaurants, schools or corporate teams. Use the meter in live demos and let participants use devices to test soils and design planting plans. Charge per participant and sell starter kits at the event. Corporate sessions (team-building terrarium/bed design) can command a premium.


Microgreens & Specialty Crop Optimization

Target restaurants, farmers’ market growers and home microgreen entrepreneurs: use the meter to optimize substrate mixes, moisture schedules and light placement for maximum yield and consistency. Offer one-time optimization services, starter kits with recommended mixes, or ongoing consulting to help growers scale while minimizing waste.


Content Channel + Affiliate/Shop

Build a niche content brand (videos, reels, blog posts, downloadable guides) around practical soil testing and plant-care experiments with the meter. Demonstrate tests, fixes and creative projects; link to the tool and complementary products (potting mixes, amendments, stylish planters). Monetize with affiliate links, digital products (journal templates, planting maps) and a small online shop selling curated kits.

Creative

Microclimate Potted Herb Lab

Create a multi-tiered shelf of potted herbs where each pot is treated as an experiment: use the meter to record soil moisture, pH, fertility and sunlight for each pot, then vary watering, potting mix or fertilizer across pots to observe results. Label each pot with the meter's baseline readings and changes over time. Result: a beautiful functional display, faster learning about plant preferences, and a reproducible recipe for the perfect herb pot.


Soil Portrait Terrarium Series

Design a set of decorative terrariums that are 'painted' with different soil strata and plant communities chosen by measured pH, moisture and fertility. Use the meter to test candidate mixes and match plants to the exact micro-environment (acidic vs. neutral mixes, drier vs. moister layers). Finish with a small plaque showing the soil stats as part of the art piece—great for gifts or gallery-style sales.


Plant Rescue & Rehab Kit

Assemble a DIY 'rescue kit' for struggling houseplants: the 7-in-1 tester, pH adjusters (lime/sulfur), organic fertilizer, moisture-retention granules, simple instructions and a quick-fix flowchart. Use the meter to diagnose the plant and follow a step-by-step rehab plan (repot, amend, change light/watering). Sell kits or make them as curated gifts for plant-obsessed friends.


Sunlight & Soil Mosaic Garden

Map a small yard or balcony by using the meter to take a grid of readings for sunlight intensity, fertility and moisture. Translate the data into a colorful planting plan—each 'tile' gets plants that match the measured conditions, creating an intentional visual mosaic (e.g., sun-loving low-fertility succulents next to shade-tolerant high-moisture ferns). It's both aesthetic and scientific landscaping.


Analog Plant Journal with Data Tags

Craft leather or recycled-paper plant journals where each plant has a removable data tag showing regular meter readings (soil pH, moisture, temp, sunlight). Include pages for notes, before/after photos and a simple trend graph. This becomes a tactile, giftable record of a plant’s life and a useful tool to refine care routines over months.