Soilless Growing Media Lab Test (Saturated Media Extraction)

Is your growing media supporting your crop — or working against it? The Soilless Growing Media Lab Test uses the industry-standard Saturated Media Extraction (SME) method to give you a precise snapshot of the nutritional status inside your containers. Whether you're running peat, coco coir, Pro-Mix, or another soilless substrate, this test tells you exactly what's happening at the root zone.

What This Test Covers

A comprehensive screening of all key growth parameters:

• pH and soluble salts
• Alkalinity and total nitrogen (nitrate-N, ammoniacal-N)
• Phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur
• Micronutrients: boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, zinc
• Sodium, chloride, fluoride, aluminum

What You Get

• Evaluates nutritional status of greenhouse and nursery container media
• High-level quality check of your fertilizer program and crop status
• Identifies and helps solve nutrient deficiency and toxicity problems
• Compatible with peat, coco coir, Pro-Mix, and other soilless substrates

How It Works

1. Purchase this test — we ship you a sample collection kit with all shipping materials and a prepaid label
2. Collect your growing media sample and send it directly to the ICL Specialty Fertilizers lab
3. Receive your results by email