Green Skills Urban Grower – Mushroom Cultivation
The Full Experience:
Master the essentials of sustainable urban agriculture in this comprehensive online course, enhanced with onsite learning opportunities, hands-on assignments, and practical tools.
Additional Features:
Weekly Home Assignments:
Apply what you learn each week with practical tasks designed to help you grow your confidence and skills.With a specialised home kit prepared by our expert course mentors, you'll have access to all the materials you need to set up your own system at home.
Onsite Visits:
Deepen your knowledge by visiting our real-world production sites in East London. We supply our local schools, cafes and restaurants, and community kitchens.
- Why Choose This Course?
Gain foundational knowledge and advanced skills to excel in urban agriculture. - With a combination of expert-led live Q&A sessions, immersive onsite experiences, and practical, hands-on assignments supported by premium materials, this course sets you on the path to success.
- Join a vibrant learning community.
- Earn a valuable certification, and start growing your future today.
Urban Grower Mushroom Cultivation - Sept 15 2025
Program Structure:
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Week 1:
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Welcome Session: Connect with your mentors and community to kick-start your learning journey.
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Modules (Weeks 1–3):
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Introduction & Fungi Morphology
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Essential Vocabulary
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Life Cycle of Fungi
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Week 3:
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Live Q&A Session: Engage with mentors and peers to clarify concepts and share insights.
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Modules (Weeks 4–9):
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Why Cultivate Mushrooms
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Five Fungal Needs
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Contamination
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Fungi Profiles
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Mixing - Inoculation
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Fruiting Conditions
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Week 6:
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Half-Day Onsite Experience: Visit our live systems to immerse yourself in a real-world growing environment. Consolidate your learning with hands-on exposure and receive in-person guidance from expert growers.
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Week 9:
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Second Live Q&A Session: Address your questions, refine strategies, and connect with the learning community.
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Modules (Weeks 10–12):
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Outdoor Applications
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Nutrition and Medicinal
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Weird Ways
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Week 12:
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Half-Day Onsite Experience: Revisit our live systems to reinforce your knowledge. Participate in an assessment to demonstrate your skills and finalize your certification.
*Course contact dates may be adjusted as necessary.
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