How to Grow Spirulina - Small Farm Scale (Mini Doc pt1)

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    How to Grow Spirulina outdoors at home. The information in this video can be scaled up to a micro-farm small business scale.
    Spirulina has incredible potential as a food source. It's time we begin growing this food at home and starting small businesses that provide Spirulina locally at farmers' markets and restaurants.
    Welcome to the Future of Farming, it's nice here, stay a while!
    William is the author of the 'Practical Phycology' ebook
    Phycology is the scientific study of Algae and Seaweed. 'Practical Phycology' addresses the functional application of algae in Human Systems. Algae biofuels hold the spotlight at this time, yet many are finding it to be a dead-end economically. There are myriad uses for algae from food and medicine to wastewater management. 'Practical Phycology' is designed as an introduction to the field of algae, and a tool for those looking to begin cultivating algae at home, in schools, or on a farm.
    For more information check out these resources
    Practical Phycology Ebook
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    Spirulina Micro Farms
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    Shot by Josh Nesmith & Mike Hiltz
    Edited by Josh Nesmith

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  • @TheSamba37
    @TheSamba37 3 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    To anyone considering this, that "Hand pump" he got from a homebrew supply store is meant as a gravity siphon. You don't have to hand pump constantly if your origin vessel is at a higher elevation than the destination vessel. Pump it once, get the siphon going and you can pretty much walk away.

    • @nimarus3118
      @nimarus3118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yes, knowing this really helps with water changes in large aquariums.

    • @DrShapla
      @DrShapla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, and you could even attach a pre-filter to the base of the siphon with a rubber band.

    • @sebastianlesny2230
      @sebastianlesny2230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DrShaplaUsing another (finer) filter at the pick up, that would probably cause a clog. since the filter/screen/mesh is after pickup and there isnt supposed to be any other deposits then it most likely wouldnt help.

  • @nedweeks6964
    @nedweeks6964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    "Multi disciplinary citizen scientist"
    That's awesome!

  • @baystergaming
    @baystergaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    “Change the world, Get people nourished get those brains moving and all that good stuff” grabbed my attention, is the goal.

  • @reececrump8483
    @reececrump8483 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    i dont know why it took so long to click in my brain how cool all this is. The possibilities of algae cultivation are spinning in my head right now when I think about how they could be combined with urban development and genetic engineering. Then you mentioned the use of biogas effluent as nutrient source. I've already been advocating biogas digestors and fantasizing about investing in my own, but to now understand yet another way where this technology can synergize with other sustainable systems literally left me breathless. im not being hyperbolic here, I genuinely stopped breathing for a minute because of how exciting it all is.

  • @patriciasorensen7107
    @patriciasorensen7107 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Wow, you people who are so critical obviously havent made your own videos or been public speakers. Cant you just appreciate the value he has given us in a personable manner? I really enjoyed his style .

  • @CompassFungus
    @CompassFungus ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro you're one of the most intriguing humans i've come across on YT. I'm addicted to watching any content you make!

  • @TheDerperado
    @TheDerperado 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The best video on growing spirulina!!

  • @chrisalyngonzalez3750
    @chrisalyngonzalez3750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Hi, marine bio student and algae activist;) thank you for posting this video! It’s inspiring to know there are others out there are dedicated to spreading the word about algae. I’d love to bounce ideas off you ! Algae just sucked me in so I’m in the early stages of creating my own startup of sustainable algae products and hopefully setting up a channel to blog it all!

    • @Valchrist1313
      @Valchrist1313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This channel doesn't have any content

    • @Cerberus984
      @Cerberus984 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Valchrist1313 lol

    • @FatRonaldo1
      @FatRonaldo1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m just falling into the rabbit hole, is there any where you could point me for advice on what products can be made with the algae I grow?

    • @zephyrr108
      @zephyrr108 ปีที่แล้ว

      what is an algae activist

    • @JadessLorraineFusio
      @JadessLorraineFusio ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FatRonaldo1 You can basically add it to your baked food products for 1-2% depending on your preference.

  • @rocket5557
    @rocket5557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the simplest tutorial on the subject on TH-cam. Thank you!

  • @petersvideofile
    @petersvideofile 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dude this is amazing this is what I've been looking for since 10 years ago when I wanted to grow my own. My 6 year old is here watching your video with me, she says your manucure looks like spirulina and so does you hair (in a good way :)) Keep up the great work man!

  • @Peter-yc2uh
    @Peter-yc2uh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This was great. Keep up the great work. Anything that helps the world stop thinking that they need to buy processed foods and/or overly expensive natural and organic foods that we can just make ourselves is a HUGE gift. It's just so fascinating to me that some of the most potent superfoods are some of the easiest to grow and produce ourselves, EG, spiro, chlorella, fermented foods and drinks, etc... "downsizing," "minimal living" and basically just being happy with what I call "radical basics" is truly a joy, and more and more people are realizing this! What joy!

    • @CryptoSchool01
      @CryptoSchool01 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can we make this spirulina culture in home ??

  • @beangardener
    @beangardener 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Super awesome setup! I remember hearing about spirulina on an episode of Doomsday Preppers and ever since I've been trying to get my hands on some. I literally discovered your channel yesterday and I'm impressed! On par with Cody's Lab, StyroPyro, Thought Emporium and Nile Red. Great stuff man. Keep sharing these science/biology gems.

    • @beangardener
      @beangardener 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not to mention the permaculture/myclogy aspect. Brilliant subject matter man!

  • @manda2424
    @manda2424 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love that you went into such detail with checking for contaminants through microscope.

  • @halifaxlithos2488
    @halifaxlithos2488 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just what I was looking for. Thank you very much.

  • @WAIT4JESUS
    @WAIT4JESUS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really appreciate your humble style of presenting this very cool relevant information. Thank you!

  • @basavarajmeti7857
    @basavarajmeti7857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent demonstration of cultivation and harvesting of Spirulina

  • @KerryBeane-kk
    @KerryBeane-kk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome work, William!

  • @jovenusdivine503
    @jovenusdivine503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have been taking this for 36 years! And it is one of the few ... Vitamins or whatever you want to call it that I will ever take out of my diet! I believe in it so much because it does so much and so many people don't know about it it's been around for centuries

    • @sravanreddy3303
      @sravanreddy3303 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yas you can use spirulina

    • @cronix1314
      @cronix1314 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      what are the benefits that you see ?

  • @jonnorthey5868
    @jonnorthey5868 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant and concise look at growing Algae - fab and weldone

  • @whothewho82
    @whothewho82 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude this is truly amazing work. Thank you so much for posting.

  • @shynimasmalayalamchannel4047
    @shynimasmalayalamchannel4047 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you soo much for the support

  • @meganlivesay8442
    @meganlivesay8442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow that is so much hard work to do that. I am grateful for the instructive video. I am inspired to try something like this.

  • @2509zg99
    @2509zg99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video, so much technical information presented in a very simple way! Thank you!

  • @gertieemorrison5447
    @gertieemorrison5447 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow. Great stuff. Thank you for posting

  • @walkinyourworth
    @walkinyourworth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for doing this!!
    I had no idea I could make my own Spirulina!! 👏🥰🎉

  • @originalink644
    @originalink644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am happy I found your channel.

  • @bammbamm6869
    @bammbamm6869 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mush respect big dog. Keep up the good work, with this and the mycology 💪🏻you truly motivate 🍄🍀🌲

  • @havabighed
    @havabighed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video, I knew this already but I thought it was a great presentation on your part.

  • @joaquinbarbeito9857
    @joaquinbarbeito9857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GREAT video my friend!

    • @joaquinbarbeito9857
      @joaquinbarbeito9857 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the material that you use to the pool of spirulina and where can i find it? the white one. Thanks

  • @serratlantean8662
    @serratlantean8662 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome! Thank you so much and God Bless !!!

  • @ashleyadams6554
    @ashleyadams6554 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your video is much appreciated and informative thanks 😊

  • @rebeccat1828
    @rebeccat1828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh my god. I love this!! I would love to explore citizen science. There's way too many things not to be interested in and that I can't study in class

  • @wilsondeleon9725
    @wilsondeleon9725 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job!

  • @dantearanda1294
    @dantearanda1294 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks sir for sharing very interesting from the Philippines

  • @feloniousmonk1187
    @feloniousmonk1187 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for taking the time to explain the process... interesting...

  • @bwanajulius
    @bwanajulius ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing all this, keep up the good work!

  • @justinxin4794
    @justinxin4794 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Multi-disciplinary Citizen Scientist" AKA Dr. Rainbow Thumb. Awesome Video!

  • @asma.nooruddin
    @asma.nooruddin ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Thank you for this detailed video.

  • @AutoNomades
    @AutoNomades ปีที่แล้ว

    Supercool ! Thanks a lot for sharing your works !

  • @checkyourbrakes
    @checkyourbrakes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is excellent! Greatly appreciated 👍

  • @KellenChase
    @KellenChase 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Been looking forward to this.

  • @awesomecowsrock
    @awesomecowsrock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AWESOME VIDEO. I make my own fish food and my pacus favorite food is algae waffers. I want to start a fish food company and this vid helped

  • @ivanyes8075
    @ivanyes8075 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative 👍

  • @roadwarriorkennelsnana4742
    @roadwarriorkennelsnana4742 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible great information spirulina chorella asatxinthin algae technology this industry is growing ....amen

  • @minhho8719
    @minhho8719 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    dear friend, i'm just wondering if i'm to start a project of growing sprulina, can i get a starter up culture from u?

  • @JadessLorraineFusio
    @JadessLorraineFusio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spirulina is indeed a superfood!

  • @TheJoshuamcgowan
    @TheJoshuamcgowan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    holy crap man. thanks for putting this out there

  • @arcanelucid
    @arcanelucid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video, very informative.

  • @drzoidberg2011
    @drzoidberg2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Well presented. Thanks.

  • @coltonsnider7482
    @coltonsnider7482 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude. this was such a helpful video.

  • @jbooger13
    @jbooger13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Youre awesome dude. Love from Australia!

  • @stevenjacobs2750
    @stevenjacobs2750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    super super helpful. thanks for this.

  • @kirtikana3482
    @kirtikana3482 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a great and informational video! Thank you for sharing this magic with us!

  • @antoniogomez2934
    @antoniogomez2934 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing bro!

  • @liberaljoe
    @liberaljoe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    After you harvest a crop from your pond what happens to the water? Can you reuse it for another crop? Do you need to add more growth medium? Interesting video. Where can I find your book?

  • @WilliamVG
    @WilliamVG 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very economical way of harvesting nutrient rich food. Thinking about doing this.

  • @nanusnursery
    @nanusnursery 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    good job bro! i like your music too xD I have been following your videos for years (:

  • @mastermind5661
    @mastermind5661 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job buddy!

  • @MrSaint3
    @MrSaint3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    One if my favorite channels on YT, lots of respect brother.

    • @MrSaint3
      @MrSaint3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Going to try out your lc method with coconut. I used rice water but nothing came of it 🤷 so next time trying your method.

  • @ramzeneger
    @ramzeneger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More power to you and thank for making this awesome, fantanstic, easy to understand very imformative and very important video, thank you.

  • @SimeonFlowers
    @SimeonFlowers ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @adriennethecoldest
    @adriennethecoldest 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very illuminating

  • @zerijah
    @zerijah 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for your simple and informative video. I notice you say what ingredients do you use as an inoculation but I cannot see it through the video and it's not in your explanation. Would you be willing to give me a forward of exactly which fulvic humic or algae inoculator that you used?

  • @armonia9758
    @armonia9758 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video very interesting and informative

  • @michaelmccarville8858
    @michaelmccarville8858 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!!!!!! You're amazing!!!!
    You are a Gentleman and a Scholar!!!!!
    World hunger and many chronic illnesses will be reversed with spirulina!!!! Thank you for this video!!!
    Is it called spirulina because it spirals ?

  • @ednabirundu4483
    @ednabirundu4483 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for sharing..very educative

  • @brasonbchicken6692
    @brasonbchicken6692 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really want to do this, thanks for the amazing insight it gave me a great place to start

  • @RamaRengan
    @RamaRengan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I added a spiralina culture to my tanks, it's been almost a week, when will I be able to see the spiralina

  • @Ashish-er4kz
    @Ashish-er4kz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible information

  • @tayuibea7144
    @tayuibea7144 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u so much for this video

  • @filminginatlanta
    @filminginatlanta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid! Subbed!

  • @vegandew
    @vegandew 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    FASCINATING

  • @ckbond41
    @ckbond41 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for giving a thorough application of how to grow Spirulina. I also feel you need to be a scientist to grow it. Damn this is really complicated for me to do.

  • @dontknowdontcare2531
    @dontknowdontcare2531 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    if spirulina only needs high alkalinity, nutrients and sunlight, could wood ash be used?

    • @hardstucktf
      @hardstucktf 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I want to know too!

  • @stevenpalmore4299
    @stevenpalmore4299 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like a good candidate for drying or freeze drying to preserve

  • @Zarglog
    @Zarglog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spirulina harvesting is amazing. 1 gram of dried spirulina equates to 1 kilogram of fresh fruits / veggies when it comes to vitamines (including B12) and minerals. Also high on amino acids and fatty acids.
    A superfood to say the least.

    • @Zarglog
      @Zarglog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A question! Would it be better to use filtered spring water instead of reverse osmosis water?
      RO-water pulls out minerals etc from the body when you drink it. Does the same thing happen to the algae?

    • @thewhitefalcon8539
      @thewhitefalcon8539 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Zarglogisn't that why they add the minerals back in?

    • @samsaraarmada
      @samsaraarmada ปีที่แล้ว

      b12 analogue i believe, competes for the site so it is detrimental for vegans heading toward pernicious anemia, unfortunately.. doesnt mean you can have it, just dont supplement b12 at the same time

  • @HillJackal
    @HillJackal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! Impressive.

  • @patriciasorensen7107
    @patriciasorensen7107 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing your work and interests! Im a prepper in a subtropical country, researching the feasibility of growing spiralina for a fish and aquaponics farm. I understand it can also be fed as a supplement to other livestock such as chickens and rabbits. Many items are not easily available here, so the more things i can make from scratch, the better. Any help with a diy nutrient solution that doesnt rely on a commercial product?

  • @betsyolsson-mackowski7682
    @betsyolsson-mackowski7682 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    But how can I become as cool as you?!🤔😎
    Very informative! I can tell you have a lot of experience. Thank you for sharing. I would love to add my labor to someone elses equipment who is already growing algae.

  • @debihsofiane3229
    @debihsofiane3229 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much
    Awesome

  • @lesstalks8325
    @lesstalks8325 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's the reason,, I love TH-cam

  • @cainishere9921
    @cainishere9921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How often do you see a bad batch?

  • @demtewetisa7330
    @demtewetisa7330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great work please would you List the composition you used to culture e.g start from Baking Soda to........the end ?

  • @AndreyD
    @AndreyD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video! you are a pro!

  • @0Eliza0
    @0Eliza0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Awesome video and person.

  • @SebastianCanale
    @SebastianCanale 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this video! Thanks!!!

  • @greenthumz1
    @greenthumz1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very straightforward and informative. Thank you. +1 like and +1 subscriber

  • @JustSomePerson8
    @JustSomePerson8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cool thank you friend

  • @Munkzero
    @Munkzero 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @sonsofodinunitedbybrothers9613
    @sonsofodinunitedbybrothers9613 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Badass, appreciate the knowledge 🙏

  • @BessChoice
    @BessChoice ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Blessings... where can i get the algae to start up ?

  • @RDSSPOT
    @RDSSPOT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing, good job...am looking forward to learn more...

  • @chriswood7165
    @chriswood7165 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid thanks.

  • @shamanking5195
    @shamanking5195 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hi.
    is there a chance that mosquitoes can grow in the water ???
    I live in a hot desert where temperatures reach 120 during summer,
    can extreme sun and temperatures kill the algae ???
    would you suggest doing it in doors instead ???
    Thanks.

  • @conservative_irishguy
    @conservative_irishguy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can use my aquarium water and use the excess bioload from my filter

  • @meeeems7009
    @meeeems7009 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this! Thank you!

  • @SamGibsonthe-carefree
    @SamGibsonthe-carefree 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspiring video friend thank you for being you

  • @vahidhosseinzadeh5202
    @vahidhosseinzadeh5202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very good video 👏👏👏, may I ask what kind of clothes you use for filtering and what is it's mesh size, please !?!?

    • @flighest6536
      @flighest6536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      33 micron silk screen filter would be my guess

    • @user-xb2dk8db3j
      @user-xb2dk8db3j 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where can buy?

    • @anggrekbulanfwc
      @anggrekbulanfwc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-xb2dk8db3j
      At amazon

  • @doloresgonzalez7253
    @doloresgonzalez7253 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very informative, thanks for the info

  • @garverakers8108
    @garverakers8108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done, thanks fore the info!