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...
The ultimate FAT FREE, GLUTEN FREE, LOW CALORIE, Plant-Based protein
Including 9 ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS, in charge of important brain & muscle functions
Including rare TRACE ELEMENTS and important B vitamins which convert food into available energy
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.
These web apps are based on proven formulas for spirulina cultivation. They are designed to tell you exactly how much of each nutrient you need to add on each stage, based on the volume of your tank.
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Free Resources for Spirulina Growers
Raceway ponds 101
The basics of setting up a raceway pond for spirulina production.
Spirulina Glossary
Familiarize with commonly used ingredients for Spirulina culturing
Spirulina FAQ
Our readers' most frequently asked questions answered.
Spirulina Videos
A collection of inspirational spirulina tutorials from around the web
Spirulina WhatsApp Group
A place to learn and share experiences with other growers
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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!
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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.
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.
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