The Grove – Soil Moisture Sensor is a cost-effective, beginner-friendly tool designed for students, makers, and IoT developers to measure soil moisture levels. Using a simple resistivity measurement principle, it helps determine when plants need watering and supports smart gardening and DIY automation projects. With a plug-and-play Grove interface, detailed tutorials, and abundant resources, its the perfect choice for quick prototyping.

Key Features

• Cost-Effective: Ideal for DIYers, students, and early-stage IoT projects.

• Plug-and-Play: Grove compatible, with simple probes for easy soil data collection.

• Beginner-Friendly: Extensive tutorials, project guides, and community support available.

• Effective Measurement: Soil moisture is inversely proportional to resistance; easy to read via ADC.

Applications

• Botanical Gardening

• Soil Moisture Monitoring

• Automated Plant Watering Systems

• Consistency Measurement for Soil Conditions

Specifications

Note:
This sensor is for prototyping only and is not resistant to long-term water exposure or contamination. For a corrosion-resistant option, check out the Grove – Capacitive Moisture Sensor.

Part List

• Grove – Soil Moisture Sensor 1

• Grove Cable 1

Expand to Industrial Solutions

Upgrade your project with SenseCAP S2105 for robust soil moisture, temperature, and EC monitoring. Easily convert Grove sensors into industrial-grade LoRaWAN devices using the SenseCAP S2110 Controller and S2100 Data Logger.