Description

Take full control of your crop's development and maximize yield with the Elite ETI Soil Probe Thermometer. Specifically engineered for commercial growers, nursery managers, and passionate home gardeners, this essential thermal monitoring tool takes the guesswork out of seed propagation, transplanting, and soil management.

Successful cultivation starts below the surface. Ambient air temperature only tells half the story—soil retains cold longer and warms up slower than the surrounding air. By accurately tracking core soil temperatures, you can precisely time when to sow seeds, transplant delicate nursery stock, or apply soil treatments, ensuring your crops enter the ground at their ideal growing threshold.

High-Accuracy Performance Across All Conditions

Featuring a wide temperature measurement range of -20°C to 69.9°C, this thermometer is versatile enough to handle every season and agricultural task:

• Winter & Early Spring: Monitor ground frost levels and cold frames before planting out.

• Germination Phase: Maintain the target thermal sweet spot required for optimal seedling root expansion.

• Compost Management: Easily track hot compost decomposition spikes to confirm active microbial activity and weed-seed destruction.

Safe, Mercury-Free Glass Construction

Designed with safety and environmental responsibility in mind, the interior glass thermometer tube is completely 100% mercury-free. You can safely measure root-zone temperatures near organic food crops, edible greens, and delicate soil ecosystems without the risk of heavy-metal contamination.

Durable, Field-Ready Protective Casing

Housed in a rugged, high-density green plastic sheath, the probe is built to withstand repeated insertion into dense soils, potted plant media, and coarse compost heaps. The protective casing shields the internal glass core from impacts and pressure, while allowing rapid thermal transfer through the tip for accurate, real-time readouts in Celsius.

Technical Specifications

Why does Soil Temperature Matter?

Air temperature only tells half the story in a greenhouse. Soil retains cold longer than ambient air, which can stunt seed germination or freeze delicate root systems. Using an Elite ETI Probe Thermometer allows you to:

1. Time Germination: Ensure soil hits the optimal temperature threshold (typically 15°C–22°C) before sowing tender crops.

2. Prevent Root Shock: Verify soil warmth prior to moving potted plants into unheated beds.

3. Manage Compost Heap Efficiency: Monitor thermal spikes during active decomposition stages.

About Elite Greenhouses

With over 70 years of craftsmanship passed through three generations, Elite continues to design and manufacture greenhouses in Bolton, Lancashire. This heritage of quality is backed by an industry-leading 20-year guarantee.

At elbec, we’ve proudly partnered with Elite for over 20 years, showcasing their greenhouses at our showsite and helping customers find the right model for their garden.

Elite Greenhouses is known for its exceptional commitment to quality and service that is challenging to surpass. Elite's core values have remained steadfast throughout the years, rooted in a simple yet enduring formula evident across its entire product range. It persistently crafts greenhouses designed to last a lifetime, drawing from decades of experience and a deep pride in its work.

Elite offers the most extensive selection of greenhouses, featuring distinctive products in a wide range of optional colours. Complementing their greenhouses is a vast array of optional accessories, allowing you to tailor your Elite greenhouse to be uniquely yours. Every Elite greenhouse, just like the very first one crafted over half a century ago, leaves the factory meticulously packaged and distributed with the same level of care. All components of Elite Greenhouses adhere to UK industry standards.

See specification below for full details.

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE OR DRIVEWAY, PRODUCTS ARE DELIVERED FLAT PACKED READY FOR ASSEMBLY

Delivery

Delivery is between 7am to 7pm. Your order is a kerbside or driveway delivery. Your order will be delivered by a courier therefore you will not be contacted with a prior delivery date. If you are not in on the day of the delivery you will be carded and asked to contact the courier to arrange a new mutual delivery date.

Delivery Leadtimes

The estimated delivery lead time for this product is identified on the product page above. Lead times are in working days (Monday to Friday) excludes Bank Holidays. These estimated lead times are provided by the manufacturers and are not guaranteed - due to fluctuation in demand - but are provided in good faith and are representative of delivery at that time. Some remote areas will take a little longer.

Quickview

Master Your Soil Conditions with Precision and take control of crop growth with the ultimate soil probe thermometer. Specially engineered for growers and gardeners, this essential tool gives you exact thermal control over soil and compost beds—helping you create the perfect root-zone environment for higher yields and healthier plants.

Key Features:

• Safe & Eco-Friendly Design: Completely mercury-free glass construction ensures safe use around food crops and delicate seedlings.

• Wide Temperature Range: Measures temperatures from -20°C to 69.9°C, covering everything from winter frost checks to hot compost monitoring.

• Durable Protective Casing: Encased in a rugged green plastic sheath to protect the glass tube during deep soil insertion.