This European Standard describes a method for the routine determination of the effect of soil improvers and growing media or constituents thereof on the growth of Chinese cabbage (and in certain cases spring barley). This test may not be suitable for all growing media since the growing media characteristics (e. g. nutrient content) will vary according to target use and the product is not tested in accordance with the specified use and pack recommendations. This test is not appropriate for the detection of nitrogen immobilization.
EN 16086-1:2011 Referenced Document
EN 13037 Soil improvers and growing media - Determination of pH
EN 13038 Soil improvers and growing media - Determination of electrical conductivity
EN 13040 Soil improvers and growing media - Sample preparation for chemical and physical tests, determination of dry matter content, moisture content and laboratory compacted bulk density
EN ISO 3696 Water for Analytical Laboratory Use- Specification and Test Methods (ISO 3696 : 1987)
EN 16086-1:2011 history
2011EN 16086-1:2011 Soil improvers and growing media - Determination of plant response - Part 1: Pot growth test with Chinese cabbage