Soil testing as a practice has often created confusion and uncertainty when it comes to soil and media management, especially for smaller-scale homeowners and community garden groups. This presentation will cover multiple testing options along a continuum of possibilities. Testing methodologies explored will include traditional soil testing options, saturated media extract/greenhouse media testing, plant tissue, plant petiole sap, and compost testing options. Also, learn about current work being conducted by the University of Illinois Extension to explore alternative testing options for urban growers.

Presenter: Zachary Grant, Cook County Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator