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    How to check soil temps without shocking the neighbours

    Some advice needed please. I want to use nematode this year to control the slugs. According to the blurb the soil temp must be about 5 degrees C. I don't want to buy a soil thermometer just for this. Can I stick the green house thermometer in the soil. If so how deep does it need to go.
    i am not going to use the "old" method. Not with my rheumatism
    Dogs have masters, cats have slaves, and horses are just wonderful
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    Don't be shy !!

    I'm here in Hull - Swinger Central.
    We get our @rses out for any occasion.
    .......because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)

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    • #3
      With my tender genes any temperature below 30 degrees centigrade feels chilly
      Dogs have masters, cats have slaves, and horses are just wonderful

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      • #4
        What do you do with your 'orses in 'ull, kelvin?

        Bal, I'm using a digital jam thermometer with a probe to check soil temp - and I don't have to show anyone my horse

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        • #5
          Thanks VC how deep does it need to go into the soil.
          Dogs have masters, cats have slaves, and horses are just wonderful

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          • #6
            Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
            What do you do with your 'orses in 'ull, kelvin?
            Do I need to inform the RSPCA
            Last edited by veggiechicken; 07-04-2016, 09:36 PM.
            Dogs have masters, cats have slaves, and horses are just wonderful

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            • #7
              No idea, Bal.
              It's one of these

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              • #8
                Oh dear I only have a standard ??analogue one. I'll give it a go anyway see what happens
                Dogs have masters, cats have slaves, and horses are just wonderful

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                • #9
                  Just bought a digital thermometer fro eb@y I now have 3 food thermometers. Don't tell him indoors
                  Dogs have masters, cats have slaves, and horses are just wonderful

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                    No idea, Bal.
                    It's one of these

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                    • #11
                      Someone told me this week that you put your hand into the soil and if you can tolerate the cold for a minute it's warm enough.

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                      • #12
                        Problem is, based on that I'd be fine in February, and my Mum'd have about 5 minutes in August...
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by hamamelis View Post
                          Problem is, based on that I'd be fine in February, and my Mum'd have about 5 minutes in August...
                          Oh crikey, where does your Mum live then, hamamelis? Iceland??
                          ~~~ Gardening is medicine that does not need
                          a prescription ... And with no limit on dosage.
                          - Author Unknown ~~~

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                          • #14
                            Just to add a minor potential upset, last time I read anything on nemotoads the temperture was 7C.
                            Might need a bigger thermometer.

                            Maybe they have genetically engineered more cold tolerant nemotoads since then.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by SusieG View Post
                              Oh crikey, where does your Mum live then, hamamelis? Iceland??
                              Nah, she lives in Cumbria but is an exception to the "they're tough up North" rule, and carries gloves all year round. I melt from the heat every time I visit the house...
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