What We Mean by "Kelp Seed"
“Kelp seed” refers to nursery-prepared material used to start cultivation.
We collect microscopic spores from local wild kelp, grow them into the gametophyte life stage in our nursery, then apply those gametophytes to spooled twine.
On the spool, gametophytes transition into juvenile sporophytes that are deployed at sea and grow to full size.
Ocean Ready Seed
At West Coast Kelp, we produce dependable starts in controlled nursery conditions so your lines establish quickly and evenly.
We provide planning support, seedling supply, and deployment. We also schedule production to match your deployment dates.
We currently supply seed to growers and partners across British Columbia. Whether you are launching a site or scaling production, our seed and support help you establish productive kelp habitat.
Our Numbers
As of September 2025
of annual production capacity for seeded twine
Strains in our biobank to support genetic diversity
Standard seed spools
Production cycle to ocean-ready seed
Why Choose Our Seed?
High Yields
Even seedling density and distribution
Genetic Diversity
Site-matched strains with high genetic diversity
Trusted by Commercial Growers
Supplying farms and restoration partners across BC
Technical Support
Practical guidance on handling and deployment to reduce risk
order information
Seasonal windows apply; reserve production slots early.
Seeded twine on 100-meter spools
Custom spool lengths available on request
typical lead time is 8 weeks
MoQ and delivery options after quote
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