Quick answer: BageechaBox training covers growing fundamentals (seed selection, soaking, sowing, blackout, lighting, watering, harvesting), troubleshooting (mold, leggy crops, yellowing, poor germination), and an optional commercial track (rack setup, batch scheduling, packaging, pricing, sales channels). Available online or in-person in Delhi/NCR, with 1 month of WhatsApp support included.
BageechaBox has trained 1,000+ home growers and aspiring microgreens entrepreneurs across India. Here's exactly what our training covers.
Who Is This Training For?
- Complete beginners who want to grow microgreens at home
- Home growers who want to fix persistent problems
- People interested in starting a microgreens business
- Anyone who wants to grow with confidence — not guesswork
What the Training Covers
Growing Fundamentals
- Seed selection — varieties, quality, what to look for
- Seed soaking — which seeds, for how long, and why
- Sowing technique — density, evenness, common mistakes
- Blackout stage — duration, conditions, what to look for
- Lighting — natural vs artificial, how much, positioning
- Bottom watering — technique, frequency, seasonal adjustments
- Harvesting — timing, technique, storage
Troubleshooting
- Fungus vs root hair identification
- Dealing with mold and damping off
- Leggy crops, yellowing, poor germination
- Seasonal adjustments for Indian climate
Commercial Track
- Commercial indoor growing basics
- Rack setup, lighting automation, fan placement
- Batch scheduling for continuous production
- Packaging — 50g and 100g clamshells, labelling
- Basic costing and pricing for Indian market
- Subscription model for household customers
- Where to sell — households, restaurants, gyms, markets
Training Format
- Online training: Live session with Sonia, screen sharing, Q&A
- In-person workshops: Hands-on at BageechaBox — Delhi/NCR
- Post-training support: 1 month WhatsApp troubleshooting included
The 45-Day Practice Rule
BageechaBox always recommends 45 days of home growing practice before investing in any commercial setup. This builds operational discipline and crop knowledge before committing capital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is BageechaBox training for?
Four groups: complete beginners who want to grow at home, home growers wanting to fix persistent problems, people interested in starting a microgreens business, and anyone who wants to grow with confidence instead of guesswork.
What's included in the commercial track?
Commercial indoor growing basics, rack setup with lighting automation and fan placement, batch scheduling for continuous production, packaging (50g/100g clamshells and labelling), basic costing and pricing for the Indian market, a subscription model for household customers, and guidance on where to sell — households, restaurants, gyms, and markets.
Is the training online or in-person?
Both are available. Online training is a live session with Sonia including screen sharing and Q&A. In-person workshops are hands-on at BageechaBox in Delhi/NCR. Either way, 1 month of WhatsApp troubleshooting support is included after training.
Do I need commercial experience before starting a microgreens business?
No formal experience is required, but BageechaBox recommends 45 days of home growing practice before investing in any commercial setup. This builds the operational discipline and crop knowledge needed before committing capital.
Have questions about which training is right for you? Ask Sonia 🌱
About the Author
Sonia Pardasani
The Microgreen Lady · Delhi/NCR
From corporate tech to award-winning urban farmer — Sonia left a 25-year career to master the science of microgreens in Delhi's extreme climate. Honoured by the public as the "Microgreen Lady," Sonia now runs BageechaBox, guiding home growers and commercial farmers to grow consistently, profitably, and sustainably.