Learn the art of Growing Spirulina

Our research is focused on finding easy and cost-effective solutions to growing spirulina, whether at home, a micro farm or a commercial setting. Learn and experiment with spirulina cultivation, connect with other growers around the world and share your experiences.

Learn the art of Growing Spirulina

Our research is focused on finding easy and cost-effective solutions to growing spirulina, whether at home, a micro farm or a commercial setting. Learn and experiment with spirulina cultivation, connect with other growers around the world and share your experiences.

In optimum conditions, SPIRULINA may contain up to...

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Protein

The ultimate FAT FREE, GLUTEN FREE, LOW CALORIE, Plant-Based protein

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Amino Acids

Including 9 ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS, in charge of important brain & muscle functions

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Vitamins & Minerals

Including rare TRACE ELEMENTS and important B vitamins which convert food into available energy

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Natural Pigments

Powerful ANTIOXIDANTS to enlighten skin and hair with a radiant vitality!

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Our Spirulina Guidebooks

Find all of our beginner tips and tricks for organic Spirulina cultivation, including precise culture medium measurements, day-by-day growth charts, harvesting, drying and more. All the information in this eBook is based on profound research, methodical testing and documentation from our own experiments, compiled in plain English that anyone can understand!

Specifically designed for spirulina growers who wish to scale up their operations from home-grown to a micro-farm using raceway ponds. If you’re looking to set up a small factory or feed your farm animals, this guidebook is a great place to start.

Free Resources for Spirulina Growers

Private: The Ultra Quick Guide To Starting Up Your Spirulina Production Pond

Raceway ponds 101

The basics of setting up a raceway pond for spirulina production.

ebooks and guides

Spirulina Glossary

Familiarize with commonly used ingredients for Spirulina culturing

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Spirulina FAQ

Our readers' most frequently asked questions answered.

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Spirulina Videos

A collection of inspirational spirulina tutorials from around the web

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Spirulina WhatsApp Group

A place to learn and share experiences with other growers

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Partner with us

Growing your own spirulina culture? List it on our global catalog and earn extra cash

Just Getting started?

Find a source of live spirulina

As a single celled organism, spirulina is constantly multiplying. You can’t grow it from powder though, so we’ve done our best to find growers around the world to help you get started. Browse our list of partners to find one near you!

*Already have spirulina culture? Add it to our catalog!

learn about growing spirulina

Learn how to kickstart, grow, harvest, feed and maintain your spirulina culture. Experiment with popular mineral formulas for the growth and feeding stages, and find the one that best works for you. 

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Gear up with equipment & minerals

We’ve gathered all the essential materials that will make your life easier when growing spirulina, whether at home or in a larger setting.

*Not sure which minerals to choose? Check our free Glossary.

frequently asked questions

The first thing you’ll need is some live spirulina algae culture. Then, you want to create the right conditions for it to grow and thrive. Given the right temperature, pH, light, nutrients, and about 5-10 minutes a day, it will grow and multiply by roughly 25% per day, allowing you to have your first harvest within 2 weeks. For more information on obtaining live spirulina, see our spirulina cultures collection.

There are endless models and techniques in which you can grow spirulina. Pretty much all of them include these elements:  

  • A large tank, aquarium, grow bag or pond
  • Water pump, air pump, paddle wheel or aerator
  • Harvesting cloth and frame
  • Additional heating, cooling or lighting depending on the growth environment and climate
  • pH/ temperature Meter
  • Secchi disk for measuring culture density

See all equipment in our catalog

 
It depends on the culture volume and the size of your tank. When the water level in your tank has reached full capacity, you can stop adding culture medium and wait for the water to thicken. This process usually takes about 2 weeks, and after that, you can harvest every 2-3 days on average.

Looking for spirulina cultivation support?

Whether you want to start a new spirulina farm, or you just need some guidance with a specific problem, our community of industry-leading experts is at your service- Just tell us what you need!