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Grow microgreens with a fully localised playbook
Discover the fundamentals of microgreen cultivation through a series of self-paced video lessons:
– Introduction to Microgreens
– Preparing a Room for Growing
– The Importance of Grow Lights
– Essential Nutrients & Fertilizers
– Step-by-Step Growing Recipe
The entire course is offered completely free, fully available in English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and Portuguese. Start learning today and grow with CropUrbanis!
12K+ video views across six languages since launch
Who it’s for
- Community gardens, schools and NGOs introducing controlled-environment agriculture basics.
- Culinary teams testing microgreens for menus without investing in large systems.
- Aspiring growers preparing for advanced hydroponic training.
Learning outcomes
- Select seeds and substrates suited to flavour, colour and yield goals.
- Configure lighting schedules and airflow to avoid legginess or mould.
- Implement watering routines that balance moisture and oxygen for roots.
- Harvest, package and store microgreens to maintain quality and shelf life.
- Track growth metrics and integrate results into future course enrolment.
Course modules
| # | Title | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction & safety | Overview of equipment, hygiene and safety basics before starting. | Video 1 (12 min). |
| 2 | Seeds & sanitisation | Choosing varieties, sanitising seeds and handling storage. | — |
| 3 | Substrates & sowing | Compare mats, soil mixes and coco coir; demonstrate sowing density. | — |
| 4 | Lighting & environment | Set up LED positioning, photoperiods and airflow. | — |
| 5 | Irrigation routines | Bottom watering vs misting, timing, avoiding oversaturation. | — |
| 6 | Growth monitoring | Track germination, height, colour and troubleshoot issues. | — |
| 7 | Harvest & packaging | Demonstrate cutting, washing (if applicable), packaging, storage. | — |
| 8 | Next steps & resources | Suggest scaling options, equipment checklist, link to masterclass. | Includes CTA to masterclass. |
Format & logistics
- Access
- On-demand via YouTube playlist, downloadable transcripts, optional offline MP4 package on request.
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese.
- Materials
- Printable checklists, sowing density chart, troubleshooting flowchart, recommended suppliers list.
- Requirements
- Basic tools (tray, spray bottle, LED light). Provide regional supplier references.
- Certificate
- Optional digital badge upon completion quiz (EN/FR).
Callouts & microcopy
- course.micro.video.caption — Watch lesson {number} with subtitles via the CC button.
- course.micro.download.notice — Downloads open in a new tab; no email required.
- course.micro.languages.badge — Languages available: EN · FR · ES · ZH · RU · PT
Course FAQs
Do I need special equipment?
Starter kits use trays, growing medium, household spray bottle and LED bar lights; we list recommended vendors in each lesson.
Can I share the course with students?
Yes—videos are licensed for classroom and community use. Credit Crop Urbanis and keep download links intact.