Learn the Art Of Growing Spirulina
We research easy and cost-effective solutions to growing spirulina. Join us to learn and experiment with spirulina cultivation, connect with other growers and share your experiences.
Check how much spirulina you can harvest per day with the space you have
What's all the hype about spirulina?
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 B vitamins which convert food into available energy
Powerful ANTIOXIDANTS to enlighten skin and hair with a radiant vitality!
Ready to Start Your Spirulina Cultivation Journey?
Learn the art of growing spirulina
We research easy and cost-effective solutions to growing spirulina. Join us to learn and experiment with spirulina cultivation, connect with other growers and share your experiences.
Check how much spirulina you can harvest per day with the space you have
spirulina in a nutshell
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 B vitamins which convert food into available energy
Powerful ANTIOXIDANTS to enlighten skin and hair with a radiant vitality!
Ready to Start Your Spirulina Cultivation Journey?
Learn the art of Growing Spirulina
We research easy and cost-effective solutions to growing spirulina.
Join us to learn and experiment with spirulina cultivation, connect with other growers and share your experiences.
Check how much spirulina you can harvest per day with the space you have
Our Spirulina Guidebooks
Find all of our beginner hacks for growing organic Spirulina at home: setup, feeding recipes, daily growth charts, harvesting, drying and preservation, all based on our own research and testing, and compiled in plain English that anyone can understand!
A great resource for anyone looking to scale up their spirulina production and go from home-grown to microfarm in 12 days using raceway ponds.
Our calculators use proven nutrient formulas for spirulina – Just enter your harvest amount and tank size, and you’ll receive precise, proportionate mineral prescriptions for both the growing stage and post-harvest replenishment.
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 get you 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 works for you.
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Browse our favorite products for spirulina cultivation and gather what you need to get started
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Free Resources for Algae 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
Inspirational spirulina sotries and tutorials from around the world
Spirulina WhatsApp Group
A place to learn and share experiences with other growers
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List your spirulina culture on our global catalog
Things you might need when growing spirulina
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