# Adafruit Soil Sensor Kit - "FarmBeats for Students" Compatible!

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA6352 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/adafruit-soil-moisture-sensor-kit-microbit-farmbeats-plant-monitor.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/adafruit-soil-moisture-sensor-kit-microbit-farmbeats-plant-monitor.html.md))

We can’t wait for spring to arrive, and we’re looking forward to caring for some plants! We designed this little Adafruit Soil Sensor Kit with...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $68.55 (inc GST) — $62.32 AUD, exc GST

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 21 and Aug 25.

## Description

Adafruit can’t wait for spring to arrive, and we’re looking forward to caring for some plants! Adafruit designed this little **Adafruit Soil Sensor Kit with micro:bit v2** for students who want to learn how to make their plants grow with help from a little programming.

By following the "[FarmBeats for Students](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/educator-center/instructor-materials/farmbeats-for-students)" curriculum, you'll look how to create smile and frown status reports from a [micro:bit ](https://core-electronics.com.au/#)board to let you know when your plant is in the mood for a drink.

**Comes with:**

- [Adafruit Simple Soil Sensor](https://core-electronics.com.au/adafruit-soil-moisture-sensor-microbit-arduino.html) - this is what you stick into your plant pot!
- [micro:bit v2.2 microcontroller board](https://core-electronics.com.au/coming-soon-bbc-micro-bit-v2.html) - the latest and best 'bit
- [3 foot / 1 meter long Micro-B USB cable](https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-c-to-micro-b-cable-3-ft-1-meter.html) - nice and long so it reaches your laptop
- [2 x AAA battery holder with switch](https://core-electronics.com.au/2-x-aaa-battery-holder-with-on-off-switch-jst-ph-connector.html) - for portable projects
- [2 x AAA batteries](https://core-electronics.com.au/alkaline-aaa-batteries-3-pack.html) - alkaline batteries for portable usage
- [Red, Black and White alligator clips](https://core-electronics.com.au/short-wire-alligator-clip-test-lead-set-of-12.html) - 5" long cables, use red for 3V, black for Ground, and white for signal
- 2 x 9 cm long stainless steel nails

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/A/D/ADA6352-1.jpg)