How to Grow Microgreens
Learners participate in this interactive class to learn how to grow their own microgreens, which are edible sprouts that can be grown indoors any time of year. This is a great way to add a boost of nutrition to a variety of meals or snacks.
Fearless Farmers
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(49)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this one-time interactive class, students can learn how to grow their own microgreens. Microgreens are edible sprouts that can be grown indoors any time of year. They are very easy to plant, and only take two weeks to grow! This is a great way to grow your own flavorful greens and add a boost of nutrition to a variety of meals or snacks. I have provided a list of materials for this class; however, if students would prefer to watch and learn the process for growing microgreens, they are more than welcome to join without using materials. I will coach students through the entire process of planting, guiding them step-by-step. We will go over seedling care, and I will also explain how to harvest and wash the sprouts. We will talk about our favorite foods, and learn about ways that microgreens can be added to our favorite meals or snacks! My goal for this class is for students to gain all the knowledge they need to grow microgreens on their own. This is a beginner level class, and no prior experience with gardening is necessary. Growing microgreens is a fantastic way to learn about the basics of gardening!
Other Details
Supply List
The following materials are recommended, but not necessary for the course. Learners who do not have materials and would like to listen, watch, and learn are also welcome! Recommended materials list: Container, Microgreen seeds, Potting soil, Spoon, Spray bottle Container: Any container can be used for growing microgreens (it does not need to have drain holes). I recommend using upcycled plastic containers from the grocery store, or any kind of cup will work if you'd like to start with a small amount. Microgreen seeds: Any packet of seeds that says "microgreens" will work. They are typically sold as a mixture/variety of seeds. Microgreens are typically in the brassica family (kale, broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, cabbage, collards, bok choy, mustard, etc) but radish, chard, beet, peas, arugula, lettuce, cress, and sunflowers also make great microgreens. Herbs like basil, parsley, and cilantro can also be grown as microgreens. Chive and onion seeds can be used, though they will take longer to grow. Potting soil: Any standard potting soil will do. I recommend organic potting soil. Spoon: This is for scooping soil, and flattening out the soil in the container. Make sure it's a spoon you don't mind using for soil! Water: I highly recommend using a spray bottle, but any kind of water vessel will work.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
5.0
49reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Our farm educators with Fearless Farmers enjoy teaching children ages 3-18 about regenerative farming, gardening, homesteading, foraging, cooking, arts, book studies, thought leader studies, and nature play. We create learning experiences that encourage children to connect with nature and food beyond the class meetings.
Our nonprofit founder, Amy Milliron, previously operated an educational farm in Dripping Springs, Texas offering camps, classes, and tours for families to learn about regenerative agriculture. She is a teacher-turned-farmer with a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. Amy enjoys creating curricula used in a variety of formats including virtual classes like these offered through Outschool. Additionally, Fearless Farmers connects regenerative farmers across the US with their communities through hybrid online/onsite farm courses offered in partnership with the regenerative farms.
Our mission: Fearless Farmers inspires, teaches, and encourages our communities to learn the importance of regenerative agriculture and it’s direct link to human health by partnering with holistic-minded farmers and ranchers to offer transformative enrichment activities throughout the United States.
Why we do what we do: We inspire, because our children’s future depends on it. We teach, because sharing knowledge and hands-on experiences empower us in reversing climate change. We encourage, because stronger communities are ours to build, as we practice regenerative agriculture principles together.
We accomplish this by:
- collaborating with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color experts in the Regeneration Movement to revive proven agricultural practices that will save our food, save ourselves, and save the planet.
- providing online classes, workshops, and tours focused on diverse regenerative practices, and taught by trained educators.
- bringing our unique, hands-on curriculum to schools, preschools, after-school programs, homeschool co-ops, corporate/private events, and right to your home through virtual classes offered through Outschool.
It brings us great joy when children learn about the Regeneration Movement and lean in to learn as much as possible in order to teach others their new knowledge. A three-year-old explaining the benefits of vermicomposting to an adult is music to our ears. An eight-year-old planting native wildflower seeds to support native pollinators makes us oh-so-happy. And, a high schooler choosing to write their college essays on the positive impact regenerative agriculture has on climate change is the icing on the cake!
We invite your children to join us on this journey of Regeneration. The future looks bright indeed!
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-9 learners per class
