40+ ITK step by step
Each crop itinerary is detailed from seed to sale: varieties, densities, calendars, interventions…
Flagship course · 42 h
Deploying a bio-intensive market-gardening microfarm model on a small surface.
A complete training on setting up and developing a market garden on a small surface — from seed to market.
100% online 100% translated
Why this course
6 great reasons to choose this course
It gives you mastery of the subtleties of bio-intensive market gardening, from setting up the farm to implementing detailed crop itineraries, so you can design a system that is both efficient and profitable.
Lifetime access & evolving content
Lifetime access to the course, regularly enriched. A dedicated forum to exchange and progress together.
Partner network
Access a selection of trusted suppliers, tested in the field, with preferential rates to equip yourself.
Turnkey & ready to run
A complete crop plan ready to use (Qrop, Brinjel, Excel) to get started without losing time. Tools, worksheets and digital resources included.
+130 field videos
Learn through immersion with real demonstrations. Every gesture is shown so you become autonomous quickly.
Unique & hands-on
A one-of-a-kind course built for small-surface market gardeners and grounded in real-world farm experience.
- +42 hof training
- +130field videos
- 79lessons
- +40 ITKscrop technique guides
Programme · 42 h · 9 modules · 79 lessons
The course programme.
A teaching journey in 9 modules covering the entire trade — from the bio-intensive method to 43 detailed crop guides. Click a module to view its lessons.
01 Introduction 2 lessons
- Course presentation and technical resources
- My journey and first installation
02 The bio-intensive method 3 lessons
- History
- Key principles
- Why become a market gardener?
03 Setting up a micro-farm 6 lessons
- Choosing the location
- Sizing
- Setting up the networks
- The farm building
- Initial setup
- Preliminary preparations
04 Preparing and fertilising a bed 3 lessons
- The permanent bed
- Soil work
- Feeding and improving the soil
05 Market gardening techniques 11 lessons
- Producing your seedlings
- Field planting
- Direct seeding
- Irrigation: different systems
- Irrigation: management
- Irrigation: timer and pumping system
- Weed management: tools
- Weed management: tarping
- Pests and diseases
- Climate protection
- Techniques quiz
06 Harvest and sales 4 lessons
- Harvest organisation
- Cold storage and conservation
- Crop selection
- Sales channels
07 Running a business 4 lessons
- Legal status and creation
- Staff management
- Overall organisation
- Sales and management quiz
08 Financial and cropping planning 3 lessons
- Financial planning
- Crop planning
- Crop intensification
09 Technical guides (43 vegetables) 43 lessons
- Garlic
- Eggplant
- Basil
- Beetroot
- Chard
- Broccoli
- Carrot
- Celeriac
- Endive
- Cabbage (head)
- Cauliflower
- Kohlrabi
- Quiz 1 ITK
- Cucumber
- Squash
- Zucchini
- Spinach
- Fennel
- Broad bean
- Strawberry
- Green bean
- Lettuce
- Lamb's lettuce
- Melon
- Turnip
- Quiz 2 ITK
- Spring onion
- Storage onion
- Pak choi
- Pattypan squash
- Parsley
- Napa cabbage
- Leek
- Baby leek
- Pepper
- New potato
- Bunch radish
- Winter radish
- Arugula
- Rutabaga
- Tomato
- Cherry tomato
- Quiz 3 ITK
Choose your plan
Three ways to pay.
Same content, same access. Choose what works for you.
One-time payment
1260€
No commitment
- 100% online
- Lifetime access
- +40 technical itineraries
- +130 videos
- Full crop plan to download
- Free digital tools
- Preferential rates with our partners
3 instalments
3 × 430€
Total: 1290 €
- 100% online
- Lifetime access
- +40 technical itineraries
- +130 videos
- Full crop plan to download
- Free digital tools
- Preferential rates with our partners
6 instalments
6 × 230€
Total: 1380 €
- 100% online
- Lifetime access
- +40 technical itineraries
- +130 videos
- Full crop plan to download
- Free digital tools
- Preferential rates with our partners
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Reserved for Microfarm students
Your partners for equipment and services.
By taking the course, you gain access to a network of trusted partners with exclusive preferential rates: seeds, tools, two-wheel tractors, irrigation, platforms…
- Agrosemens Organic vegetable seeds–10% on the range
- Spidplant Professional market-gardening tools–10% on the range
- Terrateck Market-gardening tools–10% on your orders
- Diatex Fleeces, tarps and technical fabrics–3% on your order
- Glaser Swiss market-gardening tools–5% on the range
- Ciampelli BCS two-wheel tractors and toolsBCS kit free service
- SVL Greenhouses and growing equipment–10% on everything
- Triangle Farming and market-garden equipmentup to –15% on your orders
- Plaisible Broadforks–5% on the range
- Kuupanda Direct-sales platform2 months free subscription
- MaCompta Online farm accounting3 months free subscription
Estimated savings
Around €10,000 saved in your first year.
On a typical setup, the partner network unlocks around €10,000 in negotiated discounts and benefits (tools, seeds, multi-tunnel greenhouses, software). For many self-funded students, these savings more than cover the cost of the course.
See the details by partnerThe full list of promo codes and conditions is available in your training space, after enrolment.
They took the course and shared their feedback.
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Alano A.
February 2026
★★★★☆
Excellent training, affordable for beginners. You can watch the videos multiple times (and you keep the content at the end of the course). The content is accessible and very practical. Each theoretical point is linked to practical application. The training provides the keys to setting up your project; the market gardening model is clear and transparent.
J
Julien M.
February 2026
★★★★★
Excellent training! The content was concise and practical, providing a wealth of valuable information (equipment selection, suppliers, vegetable varieties, etc.) as well as online tools for managing your project more precisely. I highly recommend this training, which offers a French-style approach to bio-intensive farming. Thank you all!
R
Rémi G.
February 2026
★★★★★
This high-quality training program covers all aspects of managing a small-scale market garden. The content is clear, concise, and full of practical experience. It is designed for market gardening professionals who wish to start their own business or further develop their skills.
M
Mat S.
October 2025
★★★★★
Great work from Sylvain, Nancy, and the entire team. The advice is very relevant, and the development of the farm and the educational aspect is enormous and so inspiring. Having also visited Fortier, I prefer what Sylvain offers, which is more suited to France and professionals. Good luck!
FAQ
Your questions, our answers.
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at market gardeners and project leaders. The crop technique guides developed over more than 10 years are specifically tailored to market gardening on small surfaces.
What are the prerequisites?
No technical prerequisites: the course covers everything from the basics to advanced crop techniques. You only need a computer (or tablet) and an internet connection. Some gardening experience is a plus but is not required.
How long does the course last?
You have 3 weeks to complete the 42 hours of training, after which you keep access to the content. The course is designed as a tool to consult before and during the season, year after year.
Why is it organised by session?
Sessions create a shared rhythm: a cohort starts and progresses together over 3 weeks, which boosts engagement and lets you exchange in the dedicated forum. The content remains available unlimited after the 21 days.
Can I follow the course while working full-time?
Yes — you can log in whenever you want and complete the course at your own pace within the 3-week window.
Are there fixed hours to follow?
No, the course is asynchronous. The content opens at 9 a.m. on the Monday the session starts, and you organise yourself however you wish to follow it.
What are the requirements?
By starting this course, you commit to following it in full — completing all required quizzes and exercises within the 3-week window.
What exactly does the programme cover?
9 modules across 79 lessons: introduction, the bio-intensive method, setting up, equipment, crop schedule, more than 40 detailed crop technique guides (from seed to sale), sales channels, fertilisation and business management. Full details are visible higher up in the Programme section.
Will I receive a course certificate?
Yes, a certificate is issued at the end of the session, provided you have completed all exercises and quizzes.
Payment by credit card
- We accept payments by credit card (Visa, Mastercard).
- Payment is secured through our platform.
- The amount is charged immediately upon order validation.
Payment in instalments
- Pay for your course in 3 or 6 equal monthly instalments.
- No fees, no interest: each instalment is strictly identical.
- Payments are automatic, on a fixed date each month.
Can we speak directly?
We are reachable by phone for any technical or administrative question. For content-related questions, you can post them on the Cercle forum, in writing or via audio or video clips. You can also join the monthly video calls held in Le Cercle, to discuss directly with Sylvain.
How do I log in to the platform?
After creating your account on Le Cercle de maraîchage, you can log in to the platform from your computer or your phone via the Circle app.
People with disabilities?
Our disability liaison, Nancy Benazeth, can support you in addressing your specific needs and making any necessary adjustments. Contact us via the Contact page.
What happens after the course?
You keep unlimited access to the platform and to the Cercle forum, which gathers hundreds of fellow market gardeners and project leaders. Sylvain answers technical questions there and runs monthly video calls. The content is regularly updated with new sheets.
Can I come back to you months after the course?
Yes, absolutely. Former students keep using the course as a reference tool: revisiting technique sheets before each season, reading the ITKs whenever a new vegetable enters the plan, exchanging on the forum throughout the year. That is precisely the spirit of the system.