Promini ADC read moisturesensor not correct

Gorkde:
once read the ADC one time then it never occurs again even if I wait one hour between the measurements....

But when I restart the Arduino it instantly occurs again....

I see. That is different to my experience. The different initial reading and settled readings I have seen occur every time I energise the sensor, even with only a minute between readings.

How long and far apart are your nails?