The main goal of identifying spirulina and bringing it into the world cycle is that the cultivation, production and use of spirulina is very useful for both human consumption and animal feed.
Spirulina algae can be useful in human and livestock nutrition due to the balance of special amino acids.
“Spirulina” is a blue-green algae from the “Oscillatoriaceae” family. This algae is in the form of a single-cell spiral trichome, whose spiral is usually regular. This algae is very important in terms of application and has various uses in terms of food, agriculture, vitamin production and other practical aspects. Therefore, mass cultivation of this algae is done in different countries. In this article, the cultivation method of spirulina algae is investigated. As a producer of spirulina algae and its derivatives, Roya Algae Company of Pars first identified and collected the “Spirulina” species from domestic reservoirs for physiological and biochemical tests, then purified it through solid culture.
Introduction
For nearly four decades, the world has been using spirulina in various ways, and some countries, especially China, mass-produce this product. They produce, consume, and export some of this product. they do The many properties of spirulina algae have made it possible to use various products with diverse uses in the field of food production, health care, medicine and agriculture, water purification, providing fodder and food supplements for livestock and fisheries, and many other cases. Our country, Iran, can be one of the most capable countries in the field of planting, growing and harvesting spirulina algae, but unfortunately, it has become one of its importers!!!
The studies and researches of experts show the fact that the coasts of Hormozgan are one of the best and most suitable places for the production and cultivation of spirulina and any investment in this field can generate employment and income in the form of foreign exchange for the country. But unfortunately, this capacity, like many other capacities of the country, has not been used and exploited. The lack of necessary technical knowledge and especially the lack of support from the government has caused the pristine opportunities for the production and cultivation of this useful algae and income to be lost. The government’s lack of attention has made the private sector unwilling to accept the investment risks for such a nascent industry.
Algae, especially spirulina algae, can create hundreds of jobs. Spirulina algae is one of the best products to earn money, an algae with many properties and uses, which is added to its applications every day according to extensive global research. activity in
The field of spirulina algae production and breeding can create active and prosperous businesses.
In addition to its many uses, spirulina algae has the ability to generate high income with very little investment. By creating culture and making people aware of the unique benefits of spirulina algae, a thriving market can be created for it and cause job creation on a large scale, because the risk of algae cultivation is almost zero and you can acquire this without any worries. started the work.
Fortunately, in our country of Iran, there are many potentials for growing spirulina algae, but we should not forget that the production of algae and the discussion of its processing are two separate categories. A kilo of dry spirulina algae in the world reaches about 60 cents to two and a half dollars, of course, its price varies according to the type of packaging and its form, which can be in the form of powder, tablets, capsules, etc. It should be noted that algae products have very high prices, and there are also more applicants in the world.
The sales market and the target market of spirulina algae cultivation are very wide and the platforms for progress in this work are very wide. In the cultivation of spirulina algae, not only will your income never decrease, but you should also be very hopeful about the future of this business, because there is a very extensive global research about spirulina algae in the world, and this means a strong position in the market in the future. It will have different industries.
Forms of sale of spirulina algae
Spirulina algae can be sold in two ways:
raw
Processed
In our country, Iran, the sale of processed spirulina algae is very low, but the market demand for it is great. The country’s need for algae is something as high as 700 million dollars per year, which unfortunately is all imported from abroad, and despite the sanctions, this amount is even more huge. While he can be an exporter because Iran has very suitable climatic conditions for the growth and cultivation of spirulina algae and young, active and interested forces can not only meet the needs of the whole country by processing spirulina algae but also be exporters.
Now that we have talked to some extent about the benefits and suitable market for spirulina algae business, it is time to extract the methods of this unique algae.
Algae can be extracted both physically and chemically.
Physical extraction
Chemical extraction
What to do to start growing spirulina algae?
To start the production of spirulina algae on a small scale, it should be said that you can start working in any unusable place. The monthly income of spirulina algae production can be estimated at one and a half to three million tomans per month to start with a small capital, for example 10 million. The space that is needed to start the cultivation of spirulina algae can be around 20-30 meters. For this, it needs a number of tubs and some materials that are used as algae food.
Environment and growing conditions of spirulina algae
Spirulina algae grows in shallow and temperate environments. Spirulina algae can also be grown in natural environments, environments such as the sea and rice fields, which can be a very suitable substrate for the growth of spirulina algae. It should be noted that in addition to natural environments, they can also be grown in pools. Even with proper education and especially informing the people, every citizen can be turned into a producer. It may not be believable, but one of the citizens in Korea grew spirona algae by hanging nylons on the clothesline of his house and pouring sea water into them and sold one kilo to the World Organization for one hundred dollars.
Equipment needed to grow spirulina algae
The minimum equipment required for spirulina algae production is: oxygen meter, salinity meter, ph meter, scale with one gram accuracy, thermometer; The water in the pools needs to be changed every 3 days, and depending on the size of the pool, it needs to be fertilized weekly, and the water temperature, water salinity and oxygen should be measured once a week.
Little by little, there is the possibility that you can expand the production and cultivation of spirulina algae and turn it into a six-hectare farm and a production factory and make a significant annual income.
Roaya Jalbak Pars Company is one of the pioneers in the production and cultivation of spirulina algae and supplying it in the form of dry algae in Gilan province, and is proud to provide advice to those interested in the production and cultivation of spirulina algae.
The recommendation of Roya Algae Pars Company to those who are interested in production as well as entrepreneurs who intend to turn spirulina algae cultivation into a profession at a small to medium level is to start working at a small level in the beginning and after some time and After familiarizing with the basic points and obtaining effective information that can be achieved as a result of practical work on a small scale, then proceed to expand the level of production and cultivation of spirulina algae so that they can make this wonderful and promising work their profession. to benefit from the same water and soil and using these natural resources for business growth and ultimately economic growth and meeting the needs of the country.
Investing in the cultivation of spirulina algae industrially
To build an industrial spirulina algae farm, you need a little more than one billion plus a 6-hectare space so that you can carry out operations related to the stages of planting and harvesting spirulina algae in an industrial way; It should be noted that the estimated amount of production of such facilities can be estimated at 215 tons of dry spirulina algae per year.
It goes without saying that the mentioned amounts are only for the production of raw algae, and for extracting and especially processing it, you need advanced equipment, a factory, and expert staff to be able to earn a decent income and profit from the prone waters. According to the basic price of spirulina algae, which is about two dollars, it means that in the worst case, if we think about the export of this unique algae, it means that the price of one dollar, if these algae are exported, after two years, the entire accumulated capital will return.
Investment requirements in the algae industry
Expertise and having agricultural and marine science is a prerequisite for this work. Roya Jalbak Pars Company is proud to help those interested in this field.
After that, the topics related to marketing and sales are placed in the next priorities, because our country does not use spirulina algae much, and the main reason for that is the ignorance of the society members, therefore, most of the processed materials of spirulina algae are imported. Therefore, it is necessary to enter the processing stage of spirulina algae after production, or to export it in raw form to other countries for a while, which, of course, success in this matter, i.e. export, requires strong marketing and introduction of spirulina algae in raw form. As mentioned, the processing value of this product is very high and after processing it will have a lot of profit.
Hormozgan province and Gilan province with its unique beaches is one of the most suitable places for the production and cultivation of spirulina algae, and any investment in this field can generate employment and income for the country. Unfortunately, this unique capacity has not been used so far, and the government’s lack of attention to this issue, lack of awareness, and lack of technical knowledge are among the most important factors that have left this exceptional opportunity for job creation and entrepreneurship untouched.
How to grow algae at home
Setting up algae cultivation at home requires little space, and you can even do this in a small pond, aquarium or tub, and finally 20-30 meters is enough. So, the first step to grow algae is to prepare a small tank. Also, to harvest algae, you need collection tools that you can get from aquarium stores.
Spirulina algae cultivation is a type of hydroponics that involves growing algae particles. To start the cultivation, you need to purchase the initial algae. You can get your type of algae from the Algae Dream of Pars.
Place your tank in a warm, well-lit area of the house. If possible, set up your tank near a south-facing window that gets plenty of sun. Spirulina algae, the most common and best type of algae to grow at home, require light and heat for optimal growth. It should be noted that some home producers of spirulina algae use artificial light, which of course is safe, but the results are better with natural light and it is also less expensive.
Fill your tank with filtered water and add the food mix according to its instructions. If the water contains chlorine, let it stand for a few hours until the chlorine in the water disappears or buy an anti-chlorine solution from aquarium stores.
Pay attention to the ambient temperature. Ideally, the temperature of your tank should be around 35 degrees Celsius. Use an aquarium thermometer to make sure your tank provides the right temperature for spirulina algae growth. You need to know that algae can tolerate low temperatures, but it works much better in warm environments.
If your tank is too cold, you can heat it with an aquarium heater, which you can buy at aquarium stores or pet stores.
Add the algae starter. Which, of course, has detailed instructions that you must follow carefully. It should be noted that in this field, you can get advice from Algae Dream of Pars.
You can use an aquarium pump to supply oxygen, or if your tank is small, stir it several times a day.
After about 3-6 weeks, the algae is ready to harvest. Place them on the cloth and gently squeeze out the excess water.
This is your produced green algae paste that you can sell raw.
Important tips for growing spirulina algae at home
Water, carbon dioxide, light and food consumption are the important parameters needed to grow spirulina algae at home.
Light: Algae, like plants, need light for growth and photosynthesis, with the difference that their light requirement is less and one-tenth of pleasant light is enough for the growth of spirulina algae. In most home algae cultivation systems, light only penetrates about 7 to 10 centimeters above the water, however, when algae begin to grow, the surface of the water condenses and blocks light penetration into the water. take Therefore, it is necessary to place the light source in the system and between the tanks.
Temperature: Once you have enough light for the algae, the next step is to make sure the temperature is right for the algae to grow. In general, algae grow in a wide range of temperatures.
Aeration: It is necessary to have a small air pump to supply the oxygen and carbon dioxide required by the algae.
Nutrients: The availability of nutrients will help algae grow. You can get the necessary ingredients for algae from aquatic stores or agricultural products. Required materials include sodium bicarbonate, magnesium sulfate, potassium nitrate, citric acid, salt, urea, calcium chloride, iron sulfate, and ammonium sulfate.
Contact Roya Jalbek Pars for advice and practical guidance.
