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Agricultural Science: Horticulture, Mushroom Growing, Hydroponics & Kitchen Gardening
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Price
£29 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
34 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
85 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
  • Hard copy certificate - £19.99
Assessment details
  • Quiz Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

8 in 1 "Agricultural Science: Horticulture, Mushroom Growing, Hydroponics & Kitchen Gardening" CPD Accredited Bundle

From the moment you begin to sow a single seed beneath your fingertips, the world of Agricultural Science opens up like a living tapestry waiting to flourish. This training course in Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Mushroom Growing, Hydroponics & Kitchen Gardening invites you along a path where soil, water, light and care combine to yield fresh produce, lush greenery and edible mushrooms — offering a satisfying connection to the earth.

Through Agricultural Science principles, you will learn modern Horticulture methods, master Mushroom Growing techniques, experiment with Hydroponics systems and build thriving Kitchen Gardening setups — making efficient use of space whether indoors or outdoors. By blending these disciplines, the training course gives you a broad, versatile skill set in Agricultural Science that adapts to urban balconies, rural allotments or controlled glasshouses.

Completing this course empowers you to nurture plants sustainably, manage soil health, optimise yields in Horticulture or Mushroom Growing, and design Hydroponics and Kitchen Gardening projects suitable for small‑scale or commercial contexts. An education in Agricultural Science through Horticulture, Mushroom Growing, Hydroponics & Kitchen Gardening prepares you to steward growth and sustainability — wherever you choose to grow.

This Agricultural Science: Horticulture, Mushroom Growing, Hydroponics & Kitchen Gardening Bundle Consists of the Following Courses:

  • Course 01: Mushroom Growing Training
  • Course 02: Hydroponics Gardening Course
  • Course 03: Horticulture
  • Course 04: Beginner's Guide to Kitchen Gardening
  • Course 05: Botany Course
  • Course 06: Online Agricultural Science Course
  • Course 07: Fundamentals of Floristry
  • Course 08: Forestry and Forest Ecosystem

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Understand the core principles of Agricultural Science and apply them in Horticulture.
  • Plan and manage a Mushroom Growing cycle, from substrate preparation to harvest.
  • Design and build a Hydroponics setup for growing herbs or vegetables without soil.
  • Establish a Kitchen Gardening space that maximises yield in limited space.
  • Select appropriate soil, substrate or growing medium based on Agricultural Science criteria.
  • Monitor plant health, water, nutrients and environmental conditions in Horticulture and Hydroponics.
  • Maintain hygiene, cleanliness and quality control in Mushroom Growing.
  • Adapt cultivation methods for seasonal changes in a Kitchen Gardening environment.
  • Evaluate yield efficiency and sustainability in Agricultural Science projects.

Certificates

Assessment details

Quiz Exam

Included in course price

CPD

85 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

This comprehensive course explores Agricultural Science through various cultivation methods, such as: Horticulture, Mushroom Growing, Hydroponics and Kitchen Gardening. You’ll learn how to prepare soil or substrate correctly, manage nutrient cycles, and select plant varieties suited to your environment.

The Horticulture segment covers traditional garden and greenhouse growing, while Mushroom Growing guides you through compost, spawn, incubation and harvesting processes. The Hydroponics section introduces soilless systems, nutrient solutions and controlled‑environment management. Kitchen Gardening teaches how to grow edibles — herbs, leafy greens, vegetables — in small spaces such as balconies, kitchen windowsills or backyard plots.

By combining these methods, you gain a versatile toolkit to produce fresh, healthy food or ornamental plants year‑round. This Agricultural Science: Horticulture, Mushroom Growing, Hydroponics & Kitchen Gardening training course emphasises sustainable cultivation, resource efficiency and adaptability for different living situations.

Here is the course curriculum for the primary Title Course in this bundle:

➽ Course 01: Agricultural Science Training

  • Introduction to Mushroom Cultivation
  • Identifying Edible Mushrooms
  • Mushroom Culture Part One
  • Mushroom Culture Part Two
  • Mushroom Spawning
  • Mushroom Compost Part One
  • Mushroom Compost Part Two
  • Making and Casing Mushroom Beds
  • Mushrooms Growing Conditions
  • Growing Mushrooms Outside
  • Harvesting and Storing Mushrooms
  • Mushroom Business

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Assessment

After completing all the modules of the Agricultural Science: Horticulture, Mushroom Growing, Hydroponics & Kitchen Gardening, your learning will be assessed by an assignment or multiple-choice based exam. You may choose to participate in a Mock Exam before attending the course completion Final Exam with no extra cost.

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals seeking foundational knowledge in Agricultural Science and plant cultivation.
  • Urban dwellers interested in Kitchen Gardening or small‑space Hydroponics.
  • Hobbyists wanting to try Mushroom Growing or greenhouse Horticulture.
  • Those aiming to shift to a green career in food production or garden management.
  • Gardeners and DIYers wishing to grow vegetables, herbs or mushrooms at home.

Requirements

  • A basic interest in plants, growing or gardening.
  • A small or moderate space (garden, balcony, indoors) for setting up a growing project.
  • Willingness to follow guidance on hygiene, growing cycles and plant care.

Career path

  • Garden Technician / Nursery Worker — £22,000 to £30,000 per year.
  • Horticulture Assistant — £23,000 to £27,000.
  • Commercial Horticulturist / Grower — £25,000 to £35,000.
  • Horticultural Consultant — £30,000 to £45,000.
  • Garden or Greenhouse Manager (overseeing Hydroponics or large scale Horticulture) — £37,000 to £45,000+

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