Soil Penetrometer

A penetrometer is a tool with which to test the compaction level and tilth of your soil. Penetrometers measure the resistance of the soil in Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) giving an indication of how compacted your soils are as an indication of the soil quality. The lower the PSI, the more oxygen is available for soil microbial life and also the more easily the roots of plants, nutrients and water can penetrate through the soil.

This is instrument will tell you more about the quality of your soils than perhaps any other instrument on the market, as a compacted soil is indicative of many other problems.