Go from your first tray to your first sale

The Microgreen Masterclass is our complete online course, taught by CJ and Mandi of On The Grow, the growers behind a 151,000+ subscriber YouTube channel. Instead of piecing together hundreds of scattered videos, you get one clear, step-by-step path from complete beginner to commercial grower.

• 11 core modules and 60+ lessons in video, photo, and text formats
• Every growing method: soil, coco coir, reusable mediums, hydroponic and soil-free setups, and sprouting
• A full business and selling section: legalities, branding, packaging, pricing, and how to sell
• Private community to share your grows, get feedback, and ask questions
• Lifetime access with every future update included

$145 one-time payment (regularly $197). No subscription, no recurring fees.

Not ready to commit? Refunds are available until you move past the two short introductory modules (Course Overview and Important Disclaimers), so you can look around before you go deeper.

"This is hands-down the most informational, comprehensive, and easy-to-follow course I have ever taken related to growing plants and farming. Thanks to their course, I have been able to launch my own small-scale microgreens business that allows me to sell my greens directly at my farm stand. I 10/10 recommend it!"

Alexandra Fasulo (@houseofgreensaratoga)

Who this course is for

• Complete beginners who want clear guidance from zero
• Home growers who want fresh food for their family without the guesswork
• Aspiring business owners considering microgreens as a side income or full business
• Current growers who want better consistency or help with persistent problems
• Homesteaders adding microgreens to a bigger self-sufficiency plan
• Anyone tired of YouTube rabbit holes

What you will be able to do

• Set up a grow space with the right lighting, airflow, temperature, and humidity
• Choose the medium that fits your space, budget, and goals, and know how to grow in each one
• Water, stack, weight, and blackout your trays the right way every time
• Tell root hairs from mold, and handle damping off and fungus gnats before they take over
• Harvest and store a tray of fresh microgreens so it lasts
• Price, package, label, and sell your harvest, and know whether your numbers actually work

Why not just use YouTube?

Our free YouTube channel has helped thousands of growers get started. But with 350+ videos filmed over several years, it is scattered, some of it is outdated, and finding the answer to your specific question can eat an entire afternoon. The Masterclass puts everything in the order we would walk you through it in person, adds exclusive lessons we do not put on YouTube, and has been reviewed and updated with our latest methods as of April 8, 2026. Students tell us it saves them hundreds of hours.

What students are saying

"A fantastic, research-based course with clear instructions. Perfect for beginners and experienced growers alike."

Rossi P. (LifeGreensUSA)

"An excellent course packed with practical information on growing, lighting, and even starting a business."

Richard J.

"In the beginning of setting up my business, I stumbled across OTG on YouTube and found that their videos were very informative. It helped me to follow your process of growing greens and gave me the confidence to continue forward with my own business."

@503_microgreens

Course curriculum: 11 modules and 2 bonus sections

For a lesson-by-lesson walkthrough with screenshots of the course dashboard, see our full inside-the-Masterclass breakdown.

Introduction: who we are, how we teach, course overview, and quick links.

Module 1, What Are Microgreens: microgreens vs. sprouts, the profit and wellness angle, and the many ways to use them.

Module 2, Setting Up a Grow Space: choosing a space, lighting, airflow, temperature and humidity, choosing racks, and building your own.

Module 3, Microgreen Seeds: where to buy quality seed and how to store it so it stays viable.

Module 4, Grow Mediums: soil, hydroponics, reusable mediums, and coco coir, so you pick what fits.

Module 5, Fertilizers: dry and liquid fertilizers, including when nutrients help and when they do not.

Module 6, Watering Microgreens: top watering, bottom watering, and advanced techniques.

Module 7, Grow Trays: choosing trays, stacking and labeling, and cleaning and sanitizing.

Module 8, Weight and Blackout Techniques: what weight does and what the blackout phase is for.

Module 9, How to Grow Microgreens (our biggest module): organized by medium, with separate tracks for soft-seeded brassicas, hard-seeded types, and sunflower, plus pea microgreens with no medium, gel-forming seeds, advanced techniques, and harvesting.

Module 10, Identifying and Managing Crop Issues: root hairs vs. mold, under and over watering, damping off, and fungus gnats.

Module 11, Selling and Marketing Microgreens: legalities, branding, packaging and labeling, how to sell, profitability analysis, selling apps and services, a Top 25 microgreens list, and the tools we use.

Bonus, How to Grow Sprouts: sprouting basics including fenugreek, purple kohlrabi, and China Rose radish, plus harvesting and storage.

Bonus, Microgreen Recipes: three creative recipes to put your harvest to work.

Final quiz: 30 questions covering all 11 modules, with unlimited retakes and instant feedback.

Specifications

• Format: online course with video, photo, and text lessons
• Structure: 11 core modules and 2 bonus sections, 60+ lessons
• Methods covered: soil, coco coir, reusable silicone and stainless steel, sprouting jars and trays, Kratky and hydroponic, 10x20 and large sprouting trays
• Primary focus: indoor, hydroponic, and soil-free growing, with soil covered comprehensively. Many techniques transfer to outdoor growing.
• Instructors: CJ and Mandi, On The Grow
• Community: private Facebook group
• Resources: downloadable growing guides and supply lists
• Access: lifetime, self-paced, all future updates included
• Skill level: complete beginner through commercial
• Language: English only
• Last reviewed and updated: April 8, 2026

Not the right fit?

If you want a quick, low-cost starting point, our Beginner's Guide is a 41-page guide covering all major growing mediums and the full grow process for $3.99. If you want a printed reference for your grow room, Becoming a Microgreen Master is our 196-page book (eBook from $19.97, paperback $24.97, hardcover $44.95), focused mainly on coco coir. The guide is the starting point, the book is the shelf reference, and the Masterclass is the full journey.

We do not offer certification, endorsement, or affiliation. You can say you completed the Microgreen Masterclass or learned from On The Grow.

Frequently asked questions

Is this really for beginners with zero experience?

Yes. The course starts from the very beginning and assumes you know nothing about microgreens, while still offering advanced insights for experienced growers.

How is this different from your YouTube channel?

Our YouTube content is spread across 350+ videos filmed over several years, and some of it is outdated. The course organizes everything into one logical curriculum with updated information and exclusive lessons not on YouTube.

Can I see exactly what is inside before I buy?

Yes. Our full course breakdown walks through every module and lesson with screenshots of the course dashboard.

Is this only for people who want to sell microgreens?

No. There is a dedicated selling module, but most of the course is about growing microgreens successfully, whether for yourself, your family, or a business.

What growing methods does it cover?

Soil, coco coir, reusable silicone and stainless steel mediums, sprouting jars and trays, Kratky and hydroponic systems, and 10x20 and large sprouting trays.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime access, including all future updates and new lessons at no extra cost.

Can I learn at my own pace?

Yes. Go through lessons whenever it fits your schedule and revisit any section anytime.

What if I get stuck or have questions?

Email us at info@onthegrow.net and we are glad to help. You also get access to the private Masterclass community.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds are available only if you have not progressed beyond the first two introductory modules, the Course Overview and Important Disclaimers, which must be completed to unlock the rest of the course. Once you access content beyond those sections, refunds are no longer available. If a refund is processed, your access to the course and community is removed.

What language is the course in?

English only at this time.