Microscopy vs Plant ID
Microscopy and plant ID have 89% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Microscopy | Plant ID |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $120 | $15 |
Choose microscopy if
- Costs more to start
- More of an indoor thing
- Less repetitive
About $120 to start, then about $5 a month.
Choose plant ID if
- Cheaper to start
- More time outside
- More rhythmic and repetitive
About $15 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Microscopy: About $120 to start, then about $5 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Plant ID: About $15 to start. Little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown