Ravindra G Featured in Prajavani: Why Microgreens in Bangalore Are Becoming India’s Smartest Urban Farming Movement
- Ravindra G
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When Prajavani Talks About Microgreens, It Signals a Movement
When Prajavani, one of Karnataka’s most respected newspapers founded in 1948, publishes a feature, on microgreens and highlights the work of Ravindra G, founder of mU Greens and Greens, it reflects something bigger than publicity.
It reflects a shift.
Microgreens are no longer a niche garnish. They are becoming:
A nutritional powerhouse
A preventive health tool
A structured urban farming model
A serious self-employment opportunity in Bangalore
And Bengaluru is leading this shift.
What Prajavani Highlighted About Microgreens
The feature emphasizes a powerful truth:
Microgreens are tender seedlings harvested at the two-leaf stage, delicate, vibrant, and intensely nutritious.
Though small in appearance, research from institutions including the USDA has shown that microgreens can contain significantly higher concentrations of certain vitamins and antioxidants compared to mature vegetables
Assessment of vitamin and carotenoid concentrations of emerging food products: edible microgreens.
Common varieties include:
Radish
Beetroot
Wheatgrass
Broccoli
Pea
Fenugreek
Red Cabbage
Amaranthus
These greens are increasingly valued for:
✔ Vitamin C✔ Vitamin K✔ Beta-carotene✔ Polyphenols✔ Chlorophyll✔ Antioxidant compounds
For health-conscious families in Bangalore, microgreens are not a luxury. They are a daily upgrade in nutrition.
Why Bangalore Is the Epicentre of the Microgreens Revolution
Bangalore is:
India’s startup capital
A health-aware urban ecosystem
A premium consumer market
A city open to innovation
Microgreens fit perfectly here because they:
Require minimal space
Most of them have short 7–10 day crop cycles
Use controlled indoor growing methods
Offer premium margins
Serve hyperlocal markets
Unlike traditional farming, microgreens in Bangalore can be grown:
Indoors
On vertical racks
In apartments
In small commercial units
This makes them ideal for urban entrepreneurs.
First Principles: Why This Model Works
Let’s break this logically.
For any food business to succeed, it needs:
Demand
Fast turnover
Shelf freshness
Differentiation
Margin
Microgreens satisfy all five.
That is why structured microgreens farming is not a hobby model, it is a business model.
Structured Microgreens Training in Bangalore
Ravindra G has trained participants from:
Mohali
Mumbai
Chennai
Cochin
Hyderabad
Delhi
Across Karnataka
Each batch is intentionally limited to 6 participants only.
Why?
Because this is not a seminar.
It is a hands-on, intensive training experience. We run a 12-Week Structured Microgreens Business Program.
It begins with a one full-day intensive foundation session ( in-person or live-online ), where we build your complete clarity, setup, crop planning, workflow, sourcing, and business direction.
After that, you don’t attend classes every week.
Instead, you receive structured weekly task guidance for 12 weeks, so you can implement step by step while continuing your routine.
The objective is to help you start, test, and stabilise your microgreens business in a structured and low-risk way, rather than learning everything in one day and figuring it out alone.
Key Features:
1-day structured practical program
Followed by 12-Week Structured Microgreens Business Program
Real-time sowing, harvesting, hygiene
Ventilation and environmental science
Seed selection and sanitization
Business pricing logic
Sales psychology fundamentals
Post-training support
There are no walk-ins.
Slots must be booked in advance.
Training often extends beyond scheduled hours due to depth.
Industry Reality: What Most People Don’t Tell You
The microgreens industry is currently filled with:
❌ Unrealistic income claims
❌ “Earn ₹10 Lakhs in small space” propaganda
❌ Poor hygiene methods
❌ Lack of ventilation science
❌ No structured business training
What Prajavani highlighted indirectly is that microgreens are legitimate, but only when done scientifically.
This is where structured mentorship matters.
Microgreens farming is simple.
But running it sustainably and profitably requires:
Discipline
Hygiene SOPs
Ventilation understanding
Market positioning
Pricing strategy
Scientific Clarity
https://agnr.umd.edu/news/mighty-microgreensResearch (Xiao et al., 2012) demonstrated that microgreens can contain up to 4–40 times higher nutrient concentrations compared to mature leaves in certain varieties.
However, proper growing conditions are critical.
Contamination risks increase when:
Humidity is uncontrolled
Airflow is poor
Sanitization is ignored
That is why structured guidance matters.
Microgreens in Daily Life
Microgreens are used in:
Salads
Smoothies
Indian dishes
Sandwiches
Wheatgrass shots
Gourmet plating
They add:
Visual appeal
Flavor intensity
Nutritional density
This dual advantage makes them highly marketable.
If you search for:
Microgreens Bangalore
Microgreens Training Bangalore
Wheatgrass Bangalore
Urban farming Bangalore
You will find that Bengaluru is emerging as a microgreens hub.
mU Greens and Greens operates from Bangalore and serves:
Direct consumers
Health enthusiasts
Entrepreneurs
Aspiring microgreens farmers
This hyperlocal ecosystem strengthens demand consistency.
Social Proof & Impact
Hundreds of individuals have explored structured learning through Ravindra G’s programs.
Participants often report:
Clear business understanding
Realistic expectations
Scientific clarity
Confidence to start
This is not motivational hype.
It is structured education.
Q&A
What are microgreens?
Microgreens are young vegetable seedlings harvested at the cotyledon stage, known for concentrated nutrients and strong flavor.
Is microgreens farming profitable in Bangalore?
When done with scientific growing methods, proper ventilation, and structured pricing strategy, microgreens farming can be profitable in Bangalore due to premium demand.
How long does microgreens take to grow?
Most varieties grow within 7–10 days under controlled indoor conditions.
Do I need farmland to grow microgreens?
No. Microgreens can be grown indoors on racks with proper light, hygiene, and airflow.
Why This Feature Matters
When a legacy newspaper highlights microgreens and mentions the work happening in Bangalore, it signals validation of the movement.
Urban farming is no longer experimental.
It is structured. It is scalable. It is sustainable.
And Bangalore is leading it.
If you are serious about:
Starting a microgreens business
Understanding scientific growing methods
Avoiding misinformation
Learning structured sales and pricing
You must train with clarity.
Each batch is limited to 6 participants only. There are no walk-ins. Slots are booked in advance.
This is intensive. This is practical. This is not for casual curiosity.
DM “MICROGREENS” on WhatsApp at 9741536972 to know upcoming Bangalore batches.
Author Bio
Ravindra G, a leading microgreens expert, urban farmer, nutrition advisor, and microgreens mentor, helps individuals evaluate if microgreens farming aligns with their lifestyle and goals. Through mU Greens and Greens, he grows fresh quality Wheatgrass and microgreens and delivers them in Bangalore. He provides trusted, realistic training to support sustainable growth to aspiring microgreens farmers in India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, UAE, Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives and Myanmar.
Ravindra G: https://ravindrag.com/
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/9741536972
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