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The FreeGarden TEMP Compost Thermometer is ideally suited for measuring the temperature of your compost. The easy-to-read large 2.5 in. dial and long stainless steel stem with a pointed tip is the most user friendly compost thermometer in the market. The FreeGarden TEMP guides you through the critical temperature range of 80 to 180 degree Fahrenheit to produce the best quality compost.
  • Mercury free, eco-friendly design
  • 19 in. long stems helps accurately measure the inside of the compost pile
  • Easy-to-read large 2.5 in. dial, easy to read temperature
  • Fahrenheit and Celsius scales marked dial
  • Durable stainless construction
  • Mercury free
  • Eco-friendly design
  • 19 in. long stem
  • Easy-to-read large 2.5 in. dial
  • Fahrenheit and Celsius scales
  • Stainless steel construction
  • Return Policy
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Questions & Answers

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Q:Can it be left in the compost year round?
by|Nov 19, 2018
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A:  I would not recommend leaving the thermometer in the composter all year. I keep mine safe inside and only put it in the compost when I want to know the temperature. I advise taking the temperature in several locations in the compost (middle and near the edges. There will be a range of temperature readings. It is a valuable tool in doing Hot Composting and worth taking care of.

by|Jul 11, 2021
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    A:  Yes, our compost thermometer can be left in the compost year round

    by|Dec 18, 2020
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      A:  I would not . I don't think it's weatherproof.

      by|Dec 18, 2020

        A:  Yes

        by|Oct 1, 2019

          A:  Yes, this can be left out year round.

          by|Nov 20, 2018
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            Q:How thick is the probe stem?
            by|Nov 12, 2017
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            A:  1/4

            by|Dec 18, 2020
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              A:  Thinner

              by|Dec 18, 2020

                A:  4-5 inches long

                by|Dec 18, 2020

                  A:  The dial is 2.5 inches in diameter and the stem is 19 inches long.

                  by|Dec 18, 2020
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                    Q:How long is the probe?
                    by|Jun 11, 2016
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                    A:  4-5 inces lng enough

                    by|Dec 17, 2019

                      A:  20"

                      by|May 4, 2023
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                        Customer Reviews

                        3.3 out of 5
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                        This composting thermometer does the job good.
                        This composting thermometer does the job good.
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                        This is not an exhaustive review. I have found this thermometer to be very fast, accurate and dur...
                        This is not an exhaustive review. I have found this thermometer to be very fast, accurate and durable in its first season of use in my composting bins. Remember, it is the temperature at the tip which is measured. I do wish they offered a clamp-handle which would reduce the wear from yanking it out of solid or even frozen compost.
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                        Does everything it should do.
                        This compost thermometer does exactly what it's supposed to do. I handle it by the probe only, not the dial, and I'm sure it will hold up for many years this way.
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                        Compost thermometer
                        Not happy. Needle was all the to right against the peg. Was planning on returning as faulty. When I grabbed it to return it the needle was at proper temperature so I used it on compost pile and it worked fine. Three weeks later its not working again. It looks nice as a shiny ornament hanging in my garden shed. Bought a meat thermometer for a quarter of the cost which works great.
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                        Junk
                        Not very accurate to begin with, and then within two months it stopped working. Very frustrating.
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                          Terrible design wuality
                          Broke apart after 2 days of use, the needle came completely uncalibrated (actually was sitting at rest beyond it’s designed resting spot which is held in place by a small pin, it came in the box literally sitting off the pin and unable to be put back over the pin.) Garbage product
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                          Compost thermometer
                          It would be better if it were 30” long instead of 19.
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                          not worth the money
                          Broke immediately, cheaply made. better of with one from the dollar store.
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                          the temp is easy to read and the product is easy to use.
                          the temp is easy to read and the product is easy to use.
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                          works great...
                          works great
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