30-Day Hydroponic Production & Enterprise Training

The 30-Day Hydroponic Production & Enterprise Training is a structured, full-time program that integrates microgreens production, NFT hydroponic cultivation, and business fundamentals into a single, hands-on training experience.

The program operates across two dedicated production labs — a Microgreens Production Unit and an NFT Hydroponic Production Unit. Theory and practical sessions run in parallel — every concept taught in the classroom is directly connected to what students are observing and managing in the lab.

Learning follows the Academy's core methodology: Concept → Observation → Measurement → Decision.

Students complete structured theory modules alongside daily supervised practical work — managing live crops, measuring parameters, logging data, and building a foundational enterprise model from their own production numbers.

This program is designed for individuals who want a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to hydroponic production and business planning — with real lab exposure and a structured outcome. No prior farming or science background is required.

• Fundamentals of hydroponics — history, principles, and real-world applications
• Key hydroponic systems — NFT, DWC, DFT, Kratky, and Wick
• System selection criteria and growing media science
• Microgreens production — seed biology, germination physiology, substrate science, seed density calculation
• 13 essential growth parameters every indoor farmer must understand and control
• Photosynthesis, transpiration, root physiology, and oxygen dynamics in water-based systems

• Mold biology — identification, environmental triggers, and prevention through sanitation
• Root zone problems — identification and corrective management
• Leaf disorders — tip burn, chlorosis, nutrient deficiency, and environmental stress
• Pest monitoring and basic management protocols
• Harvest maturity indicators for microgreens and NFT crops
• Post-harvest handling — shelf life, packaging, and hygiene basics
• Food safety and contamination prevention fundamentals

• Essential macro and micronutrients — functions and deficiency symptoms
• EC and pH — measurement, interpretation, and daily management
• Nutrient solution preparation and reservoir management
• A+B concentrate mixing — calculation and protocol
• Water quality basics and its impact on system performance

• How light drives plant growth — spectrum, intensity, and PPFD basics
• Understanding grow lights — spectrum profiles and crop matching
• Climate control basics — temperature, humidity, and air exchange
• Electricity cost calculation per crop per month
• Data logging — recording and interpreting production data

• Cost structure — seed, media, electricity, labour, and packaging from real production data
• Yield-to-cost ratio, cost per tray, and break-even calculation
• Revenue models — direct-to-home, restaurant supply, and subscription
• Basic profit margin and ROI modelling
• Staggered production planning for consistent supply
• Marketing basics — direct sales, WhatsApp, and restaurant outreach
• Scaling fundamentals — from small setup to structured commercial operation

Theory covers hydroponics fundamentals, growing media, seed science, germination biology, and an introduction to nutrient chemistry. In the lab, students are oriented to both production units & mdash; sowing their first microgreens cycle and observing NFT system operation, flow dynamics, and reservoir management.

Theory covers nutrient chemistry, EC and pH management, root physiology, light science, and climate control. In the lab, students monitor germination progress, perform first EC and pH measurements on the NFT system, manage moisture levels in microgreens trays, and complete their first harvest.

Theory covers crop health — mold, root disorders, leaf problems, and pest management. In the lab, students sow their second microgreens cycle, manage NFT crops through active growth stages, perform corrective actions, and maintain structured data logs. Cost calculation worksheets are introduced.

Theory covers business planning, cost structure, revenue modelling, break-even analysis, production scheduling, and scaling strategy. In the lab, students complete their final microgreens harvest, participate in NFT harvest, and finalise their enterprise plan. The program concludes with a structured presentation and certificate distribution.

Participants work directly with live production systems throughout the program — not as observers, but as active operators under faculty supervision.

Across 30 days, every participant:

• Sows, monitors, and harvests microgreens production cycles — including germination management, blackout protocols, and light exposure stages
• Observes and participates in NFT system operation — channel flow, root inspection, reservoir management
• Measures EC and pH in a live recirculating system and performs corrective adjustments under supervision
• Prepares A+B nutrient solutions using calculation-based mixing protocols
• Diagnoses germination problems, mold risk, leaf disorders, and basic root issues
• Harvests, weighs, and records yield with quality grading
• Cleans and sanitises trays, tools, and channels following standard protocols
• Completes cost calculation worksheets from real production data
• Builds a basic enterprise plan — cost structure, revenue model, break-even, and production schedule

Outcomes are documented through daily data logs, worksheets, and a final enterprise plan submission.

Program Fee
To be announced

Duration
30 Days

Mode
Full-Time, In-Person

Fee Includes:

• ✅ All seeds for microgreens production cycles
• ✅ Growing media — cocopeat, jute mats
• ✅ Nutrients — A+B concentrate for NFT participation
• ✅ Data log sheets and cost calculation worksheets
• ✅ Full access to both production labs for 30 days
• ✅ All consumables — disinfectants, pH and EC calibration solutions
• ✅ Enterprise plan template and financial worksheets
• ✅ Certificate of Completion on successful completion
• ✅ Post-training guidance support

Maximum 20 seats per batch. Seat confirmed on receipt of payment.

Seats are limited to 20 per batch to ensure supervised practical access for every participant. Early registration is recommended.