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title: "Match up Monday! When it is time to check the soil before watering,…"
description: "Match up Monday! When it is time to check the soil before watering, are you team moisture meter or team finger test?!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/QyVcsn50ofQOsoENkSTWUH"
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author: "Morgan Picillo 🖤 🌿"
published: "2026-03-30T15:56:23.409487Z"
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# Match up Monday! When it is time to check the soil before watering,…

_Posted by Morgan Picillo 🖤 🌿 on 2026-03-30_

Match up Monday! When it is time to check the soil before watering, are you team moisture meter or team finger test?!

## 14 comments

### Tim commented on 2026-03-31

I use a meter for my large pots since my finger only reaches 3-4 inches.

### Dondoo52 commented on 2026-03-31

Team meter! 🙌🏽 I rely on my meter as visual measure and finger test have led to overwatering in past experiences.

### Josie commented on 2026-04-02

Team wooden skewer/ lift the pot

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