This may a dumb question, but can this thermometer also be used to measure the temperature of your soil?

This should be able to measure soil temperature as long as the probe can be placed deep enough to cover the sensor on the tip

A reviewer said it takes at least 24 hours to register. Is this true?

If they mean "to register" for the temperature to read correctly, absolutely not. I stick it in my compost and have a reading in about 1 to 2 minutes at the most. I'm sure if I left it longer it might settle to an "exact" temp but I'm not doing a scientific experiment, I'm just wanting to know where my compost pile is at. As long as I'm within a degree or 2 I'm satisfied.

Can this thermometer be calibrated if needed?

There is not any info about calibrating this thermometer in the very informative text on the package or in the video on this product on their website. It's a "backyard" compost thermometer, not an extremely accurate scientific instrument. It worked great for me, revealing what stage the compost breakdown was at and when it was done, at 4 weeks.

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Reotemp 16 Inch Fahrenheit Backyard Compost Thermometer with Digital Composting Guide

Reotemp 16 Inch Fahrenheit Backyard Compost Thermometer with Digital Composting Guide

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Age Range (Description)
Adult
Brand
REOTEMP
Color
Brown
Display Type
Analog
Included Components
Digital Guide
Outer Material
Stainless

📊3-zone dial for instant compost activity insight

♻️100% compostable packaging, eco-friendly from start to finish

🌡️16-inch stainless steel stem for deep, accurate readings

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Description

♻️🌡️ Master your compost game with precision and purpose!

COMPOST LIKE A PRO - Includes a free digital composting guide crafted by experts to maximize your pile’s efficiency.
ZERO WASTE PACKAGING - Eco-conscious packaging printed with soy-based ink that you can shred into your compost pile.
PRECISION YOU CAN TRUST - Hermetically sealed stainless steel stem delivers fast, fog-free readings with 500ms response time.
BUILT TO LAST SINCE 1965 - Durable, reusable design backed by decades of Reotemp’s trusted accuracy.
INSTANT ACTIVITY INSIGHT - 3 temperature zones on the dial help you decode your compost’s health at a glance.

The Reotemp 16 Inch Fahrenheit Backyard Compost Thermometer combines expert-grade accuracy with durable stainless steel construction and a user-friendly 3-zone dial. Designed for beginner to advanced composters, it includes a free digital compost guide and arrives in fully compostable packaging, making it the ultimate eco-smart tool to optimize your compost pile’s temperature and efficiency.

Specifications

ASIN	B08FF4RJCL
Additional Features	High Accuracy
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#41,631 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #81 in Weather Thermometers
Brand Name	REOTEMP
Color	Brown
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,064)
Display Type	Analog
Global Trade Identification Number	00853850002577
Immersion Depth	16 inches
Included Components	Digital Compost Guide
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Outdoor
Inner Material	Stainless Steel
Item Length	16 inches
Manufacturer	REOTEMP
Model	FG16P
Model Name	Backyard Compost Thermometer
Outer Material	Stainless Steel
Part Number	FG16P
Product Care Instructions	Wipe Clean
Response Time	500 milliseconds
Reusability	Reusable
Specification Met	Sta
Style Name	Fahrenheit
UPC	853850002577
Unit Count	1 Count
Upper Temperature Range	200 °F

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