Garden thermometer - La Crosse

RebelRidin · April 16, 2012

I often feel I don't get much for my money these days. So, it is nice when you come across a product that you can recommend for others to consider.

Last fall I wanted a way to monitor the temps in the garden and low tunnel we were tending. I ended up taking a chance on a 3 channel min max wireless thermometer from La Crosse. For around $25 I had my doubts. To my surprise it has worked well. I can monitor garden temps, both air and soil, from inside the house for current condition and recorded minimums and maximums. I do have to keep the receiver near a window with line of site to my garden about 120 feet away. Also, I did make sure I mounted the remote unit with a bit of shelter from the rain.

If you have such a need and don't want to spend a lot I would recommend you take a look at it. It's the La Crosse Technology WS-9029U . I don't remember just were I ordered mine but here is a link to one through Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/La-Crosse-Tech...4621164&sr=8-1

saltmarsh · April 17, 2012

I bought one also and agree with you completely. The only difference is I bought the WS-9029U-IT. It has a 10' probe on the remote where the WS-9029U has a 6' probe. Claud

kilroyscarnival · November 15, 2012

Ha, I knew I would find some advice about thermometers here!

Question: is there such a thing as an outdoor thermometer that would wirelessly send temps and alerts to, say, my cell phone?

saltmarsh · November 15, 2012

Just choose your model. Claud

http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/alerts/

kilroyscarnival · November 16, 2012

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Originally Posted by saltmarsh

Just choose your model. Claud

http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/alerts/

Great, thanks, Claud! I missed that when I gave the site a browse. About $30+ more than I guessed, but I'll ponder it. Of course, the cheaper localized remote thermometer would allow me to keep an eye on the temp from the comfort of my living room or bedroom, which is where I'll be the few times the temp dips below freezing here. Does anyone have one of these high tech alert models?

Stvrob · January 24, 2013

You can get a whole wireless weather station that sends data to your computer, then broadcasts the data, along with station ID and location to a web page so anyone can see it. Then you can view it on your mobile device from your easy chair without having to get up and look at your computer.
You might also want to set up a wireless webcam in your garden so you can keep track of things visually. I suppose you could even turn on your irrigation system remotely if you see your tomatoes begin to wilt.

Rockporter · January 25, 2013

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Originally Posted by Stvrob

You can get a whole wireless weather station that sends data to your computer, then broadcasts the data, along with station ID and location to a web page so anyone can see it. Then you can view it on your mobile device from your easy chair without having to get up and look at your computer.
You might also want to set up a wireless webcam in your garden so you can keep track of things visually. I suppose you could even turn on your irrigation system remotely if you see your tomatoes begin to wilt.

Wow, arm chair gardening, it sure has come a very long way hasn't it, lol. I might have to check into one of the wireless systems for myself since I could set it up in the bedroom and have a direct line of sight to the garden from there. We have had many a cold night that was not predicted here and I lost some maters in an unexpected freeze. I think I might have my very own little micro climate here and now when I hear 40 degrees for our area, I cover.

kilroyscarnival · January 25, 2013

That is kinda funny. Remote gardening. I do like having the outdoor temperature on my night-stand via the LaCrosse, though I think some nights it has made me worry more than necessary. I've covered when it's in the high forties now that I'm a bit paranoid about the frost. Still wondering whether I'm ever going to get anything out of the three zucchini. I seem to see only male flowers. Starting a few cucumbers from seed, though that is at least re-leafing a bit after looking pretty puny. Next ones will not go in-ground; might have to make a small raised bed just for the cukes.

April 16, 2012	#1
RebelRidin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland's Eastern Shore Posts: 993	Garden thermometer - La Crosse I often feel I don't get much for my money these days. So, it is nice when you come across a product that you can recommend for others to consider. Last fall I wanted a way to monitor the temps in the garden and low tunnel we were tending. I ended up taking a chance on a 3 channel min max wireless thermometer from La Crosse. For around $25 I had my doubts. To my surprise it has worked well. I can monitor garden temps, both air and soil, from inside the house for current condition and recorded minimums and maximums. I do have to keep the receiver near a window with line of site to my garden about 120 feet away. Also, I did make sure I mounted the remote unit with a bit of shelter from the rain. If you have such a need and don't want to spend a lot I would recommend you take a look at it. It's the La Crosse Technology WS-9029U . I don't remember just were I ordered mine but here is a link to one through Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/La-Crosse-Tech...4621164&sr=8-1 __________________ George _____________________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it’s natural manure." Thomas Jefferson, 1787

April 17, 2012	#2
saltmarsh Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 2 miles south of Yoknapatawpha Zone 7b Posts: 662	I bought one also and agree with you completely. The only difference is I bought the WS-9029U-IT. It has a 10' probe on the remote where the WS-9029U has a 6' probe. Claud

November 15, 2012	#3
kilroyscarnival Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 614	Ha, I knew I would find some advice about thermometers here! Question: is there such a thing as an outdoor thermometer that would wirelessly send temps and alerts to, say, my cell phone?

January 24, 2013	#6
Stvrob Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,413	You can get a whole wireless weather station that sends data to your computer, then broadcasts the data, along with station ID and location to a web page so anyone can see it. Then you can view it on your mobile device from your easy chair without having to get up and look at your computer. You might also want to set up a wireless webcam in your garden so you can keep track of things visually. I suppose you could even turn on your irrigation system remotely if you see your tomatoes begin to wilt.

January 25, 2013	#8
kilroyscarnival Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 614	That is kinda funny. Remote gardening. I do like having the outdoor temperature on my night-stand via the LaCrosse, though I think some nights it has made me worry more than necessary. I've covered when it's in the high forties now that I'm a bit paranoid about the frost. Still wondering whether I'm ever going to get anything out of the three zucchini. I seem to see only male flowers. Starting a few cucumbers from seed, though that is at least re-leafing a bit after looking pretty puny. Next ones will not go in-ground; might have to make a small raised bed just for the cukes.