Friday, August 25, 2017, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Lunch break 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)
Saturday, August 26, 2017, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Field and compost chromatography theory and laboratory analysis of your own field soil
At ROBERTO LIBRALATO Farm, Montespertoli (Florence), via Tresanti 10, Borgo di Poggio Antico
Circular Paper Chromatography is a method for analyzing agricultural soil that, through the resulting image, allows evaluation of its vitality and fertility, as well as the balance between its mineral, organic, and microbiological components. With a short learning period and modest equipment, anyone can become self-sufficient and perform the test at home.
The laboratory is aimed at farmers, agronomists, hobbyists, consumers, and anyone who loves the land and wants to understand it more deeply. Participants may bring a sample of their own soil or kitchen compost, which will be analyzed. Each participant will receive a copy of the chromatography test we perform together.
Participation fee and material cost reimbursement: €60; lunch not included. Pre-registration is appreciated.
