Global Spirulina Network WhatsApp Group is Buzzing with Activity
Over the last 2 days we have been spiraling the waves of internet communications with some very intense activity on the new whatapp group “Spirulina International”.
This is How Home Grown Spirulina Can Save our Planet
Thanks to her high pace of growth, and outrageous nutritional values, people often talk about Spirulina as a means to save humanity in a case of an apocalyptic disaster. Indeed, Spirulina is a good friend to have in times of trouble, offering all the nutrients a human body needs, as well as protection from disease […]
A Super Easy Trick You Can Do Right Now to Boost Spirulina Growth Using Carbon Dioxide
Just like plants, Spirulina also performs photosynthesis to produce oxygen and sugar to build upon. In addition to sunlight, it uses carbon dioxide which is dissolved in the water. If Spirulina production is going slow, it may need a little carbon boost. In this article I will walk you through a very easy process by Dr. […]
What’s a Secchi Disk and How to Use it as Your Spirumeter
The Secchi disc has been a valuable tool since it was first invented by Angelo Secchi back in 1865. It is one of the most important tools you will ever need to grow Spirulina, regardless of whether you’re growing it with or without electricity, on-grid or off-grid, organically, or non-organically.
How to Boost Spirulina Growth Using Volcanic Rocks
You know that feeling when you discover that something you thought you knew better than anything suddenly surprises you? Well, that’s how I felt when my organic spirulina culture told me about this awesome trick. I’m saying it told me because growing Spirulina successfully requires you to actually communicate with it as if it was […]
Why using urine in organic Spirulina culture medium isn’t as gross as you think
Growing Organic spirulina has many benefits for both your health and your pocket. That being said, many people find it totally disgusting when I tell them that one of the ingredients of the organic Spirulina culture medium is no different than human urine! I have to agree, I also found it odd to begin with, but then I did some research and realized it wasn't as bad as you think. Here's why...
How I Made My Kids LOVE Spirulina
How I managed to turn their "Yuk" into "Yum" with a bit of imagination and some ice cream!
What is Spirulina?
Spirulina is a single-celled spiral microalgae (Cyanobacteria) from the blue-green algae family, which is the oldest life form known on our planet. In fact, Spirulina is dated back to about 3.7 million years, long before humans, dinosaurs and even plants even existed.