Frequently Asked Questions

General

• How do I submit a FAQ to this site?

Site Selection

• Why don't you want irrigated sites?
• What are optimal characteristics for a soil moisture observation site?

Procedures

• What other equipment can I use?
• What happens to the gypsum block when the ground freezes?
• How do we make a calibration curve if our soil is always wet?
• Why do I get negative meter readings?

Common Mistakes

• Using a common multimeter to make the readings
• Mixing up soil moisture wires
• Dividing by wet weight rather than dry weight

Activities

• How can I share an activity developed at my school?
• A simple model of soil moisture-soil interaction.