Myron L AG-5 Agri-Meter: 0-5 millimhos

Plant health can be greatly affected by pH (acidic or basic), salinity (soluble salts), and alkalinity, yet these factors are often ignored by growers. It is easy to test for these three important parameters using a portable Myron L AGRI-METER.

AGRI-METERS for Soil Analysis

Optimum soil pH is essential for obtaining maximum efficiency from fertilizers and herbicides.

This is especially true for artificial growing media which, without buffering capability, are much more pH sensitive than natural soil. In addition, the pH of artificial soils can vary greatly when new, and must be adjusted (leached) before use.

Dissolved salts (salinity) in soil must also be monitored to guarantee healthy plants. Salt build-up in soil can be due to high TDS (total dissolved solids) in water, excess fertilizer, or poor drainage. Each plant has its own salinity tolerance level. If excessive salts accumulate in the soil, roots will take in little or no soil solution, resulting in reduced plant growth and quality.

Fertilizer Solutions Analysis

Regular testing of conductivity ensures that fertilizer solutions will contain the optimum level of salinity for maximum plant health and growth. If a fertilizer injection system is used, it can be easily checked with an AGRI-METER by taking a sample solution as it comes out of the end of the hose or "spaghetti" irrigation tubes. Proper adjustment of the fertilizer injector can prevent these common problems: over or under feeding, plant damage and fertilizer waste.

Water Analysis for Agriculture

Water pH can vary greatly from month to month because of rainfall effects on the aquifer. Irrigation water, if high in soluble salts, can increase soil salinity causing plant damage. AGRI-METER tests water pH and salinity easily and quickly, and readings are given directly in millimhos/conductivity. The correct pH of water used in pesticide solutions is also important in order to ensure maximum effectiveness and prevent pesticide "break down".

Alkalinity tests are critical to proper pH adjustments of water and floral preservative solutions.

Conductivity Terminology

AG-5 is calibrated in millimhos, the term most widely used by growers to express electrical conductivity. Some charts may read in other units called micromhos. However, since one millimho equals 1,000 micromhos, conversion is easy. Parts per million (ppm) is also sometimes used. Conductivity/ ppm fertilizer concentration tables can be obtained from your supplier, consultant, or university advisor.

AG-5 Features:

• Tests conductivity/salinity only
• Budget priced

AGRI-METERS Applications:

• Agriculture 
  • Fertilizer Solutions
  • Soil Analysis
  • Water Analysis

For more information, please see Data Sheet