For many years, the author has been developing small scale spirulina projects in Europe and Africa. In this practical manual he describes how to cultivate spirulina on a family scale. At his spirulina greenhouse facility in Mialet, Jean-Paul Jourdan grows, harvests and dries spirulina, producing a tasty finished food product.

A Mini-Colloque for Artisanal Spirulina Production was held at Mialet, South of France, June 26-28, 2002, hosted by Jean-Paul Jourdan. About 50 spirulina growers, researchers and supporters came from Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe to share their latest work growing spirulina on a small, or artisanal, scale.