Urban Farming & Microgreens
Learn how to grow fresh, nutritious crops in limited urban spaces. This practical course covers microgreens production, seed selection, growing media, sowing, lighting, irrigation, nutrition, harvesting, hygiene, packaging and marketing. Develop the skills to start a home-based or commercial microgreens venture and explore modern urban farming opportunities with low space requirements.
In one month you set up repeatable grow cycles: choose crops and media, manage light and water, keep harvest hygiene, and package produce for local customers or home use.
Module 1: Urban Farming & Microgreens Basics
- Urban farming opportunities and microgreens as a low-space enterprise
- Crop types, flavours, and turnaround times for microgreens
- Space planning: trays, racks, and small indoor or balcony setups
- Record-keeping for sowing dates, batches, and yields
Module 2: Seed Selection & Growing Media
- Seed quality, sourcing, and storage for reliable germination
- Growing media options: coco peat, soil mixes, and mats
- Tray preparation, levelling, and pre-sow checks
- Sanitation of trays, tools, and work surfaces
Module 3: Sowing, Lighting & Irrigation
- Sowing density, covering, and germination management
- Natural and supplemental lighting for even growth
- Hand watering and simple irrigation for consistent moisture
- Ventilation and temperature awareness in small grow spaces
Module 4: Nutrition, Hygiene & Crop Care
- When and how to use mild nutrition without overfeeding
- Mould prevention, cleanliness, and safe handling practices
- Scouting for common microgreens issues and corrective steps
- Daily crop-care routines for uniform, marketable trays
Module 5: Harvesting, Packaging & Quality
- Harvest stage, cutting technique, and post-harvest handling
- Washing, drying, and cold-chain basics for short shelf life
- Weighing, labelling, and simple quality checks before sale
- Clamshell, bag, or bulk packaging for local buyers
Module 6: Marketing & Small-Scale Operations
- Pricing, portions, and repeat orders for home or café clients
- Social and local outreach without overpromising yields
- Scaling from hobby trays to a small commercial batch plan
- Cost tracking: seed, media, utilities, and packaging
Who this is for: 12th-pass learners, agriculture and horticulture students, diploma holders, urban residents, and career switchers who want hands-on urban farming skills in a one-month, low-footprint format.
Outcomes: You can practise full microgreens cycles—sow, grow, harvest, pack, and sell or use at home—and maintain basic records for quality and repeat production. This is skill training, not a regulated food-business licence; outcomes depend on your setup and local rules.
Course Information
- Duration: 1 Month
- Fee: ₹8,000
- Mode: Online, offline, or hybrid
- Payment: Full payment or installment
- Certificate: Professional Skill Certificate, issued by SANDILYAS ACADEMY PRIVATE LIMITED
- Eligibility: Minimum 12th pass or equivalent
How to Join
- Apply online
- Counselling
- Registration
- Fee payment
- Batch confirmation