Back to: Introduction to Kelp Hatcheries

There are many environmental requirements you’ll need to meet when growing kelp seed: temperature, light, nutrients, etc. But how you decide to meet these needs is dependent on your location, production goals, and finances—all of which are often intertwined. As you’ve already seen, there are a variety of ways you can set up a hatchery. This lesson is designed to help you think through the planning phase and design a hatchery that’s best suited to meet your goals.

Some elements you’ll want to consider are: