Spiruline du Soleil : Photo Gallery

 

Before the cultivation of Spirulina micro-algae, we produced tomatoes, cucumbers and salads in our greenhouses.
Before the cultivation of Spirulina micro-algae, we produced tomatoes, cucumbers and salads in our greenhouses.
First came the salads in January 2007. We produced salads until the winter of 2013, since then we have dedicated ourselves exclusively to spirulina.
First came the salads in January 2007. We produced salads until the winter of 2013, since then we have dedicated ourselves exclusively to spirulina.
Then came spirulina. Following an article published in an agricultural newspaper in May 2006 talking about the production of spirulina in the Var, we started to set up our project...
Then came spirulina. Following an article published in an agricultural newspaper in May 2006 talking about the production of spirulina in the Var, we started to set up our project...
Artisanal grading April 2007. As soon as the salads were finished, the work of setting up the reservoirs began.
Artisanal grading April 2007. As soon as the salads were finished, the work of setting up the reservoirs began.
Construction of the 1st reservoir May 2007. It was the beginning of a beautiful human and technical adventure where we had to create everything and be inventive...
Construction of the 1st reservoir May 2007. It was the beginning of a beautiful human and technical adventure where we had to create everything and be inventive...
Construction of the dryer in May 2007. Built in the greenhouse, it allows us to use
Construction of the dryer in May 2007. Built in the greenhouse, it allows us to use "solar" hot air to dry our spirulina at low temperature (max 40°): cost-saving, efficient and natural...
The Spirulina nursery in June 2007. A small reservoir, where spirulina reaches a specific concentration, is used to seed large reservoirs.
The Spirulina nursery in June 2007. A small reservoir, where spirulina reaches a specific concentration, is used to seed large reservoirs.
Wavy spirulina (paraccas), spiral (lonnar) and long straight spirulina (Verquièroises!!).
Wavy spirulina (paraccas), spiral (lonnar) and long straight spirulina (Verquièroises!!).
1st reservoir sown in July 2007. The 2 other reservoirs are still under construction. By 10 August 2007, everything will be finished and harvesting can begin.
1st reservoir sown in July 2007. The 2 other reservoirs are still under construction. By 10 August 2007, everything will be finished and harvesting can begin.
Our first harvest, 14 August 2007: a great satisfying moment!
Our first harvest, 14 August 2007: a great satisfying moment!
Sunrise on a spirulina tray in September 2014
Sunrise on a spirulina tray in September 2014
Fresh vacuum-pressed paste, excellent to taste. Each pressed tray is dripped to control its flavour and also a little ......by
Fresh vacuum-pressed paste, excellent to taste. Each pressed tray is dripped to control its flavour and also a little ......by "greediness" !!
Spirulina spaghetti. That is the last operation before drying.
Spirulina spaghetti. That is the last operation before drying.
In the drier. This step is important for the quality of the finished product, our drying at 40°maxi (low temperature) preserves the qualities of spirulina better than industrial drying (air dryer) at 200°.
In the drier. This step is important for the quality of the finished product, our drying at 40°maxi (low temperature) preserves the qualities of spirulina better than industrial drying (air dryer) at 200°.
Spirulina after drying. A light grinding and the resulting flakes will be ready to be packed.
Spirulina after drying. A light grinding and the resulting flakes will be ready to be packed.
Spirulina in bags of 100 gr under vacuum for better conservation.
Spirulina in bags of 100 gr under vacuum for better conservation.
The sales department in action ... Natur' Avignon trade fair 2012
The sales department in action ... Natur' Avignon trade fair 2012
Introducing Spirulina on trade fairs
Introducing Spirulina on trade fairs
Introducing Spirulina at the SALON TERROIR 13, 13 June 2011
Introducing Spirulina at the SALON TERROIR 13, 13 June 2011
The team Spiruline du Soleil for the race of
The team Spiruline du Soleil for the race of "LA MARSEILLAISE DES FEMMES" in June 2013. Well done, ladies and see you in June 2015
Camargue foal born on the farm in May 2010.
Camargue foal born on the farm in May 2010.
 
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