Direct Seeding Machine (HS SeaSeeder) for Seaweed Cultivation
High-speed direct seeding system designed for commercial seaweed farming, ensuring precise seed application, reduced labor, and lower production costs.
Operating at speeds up to 1 m/s (3 km/h line speed), the HS SeaSeeder enables fast and consistent seeding of cultivation ropes while maintaining accurate glue and seed dosing.
Key Features
- High-speed seeding up to 1 m/s (3 km/h)
- Automated rope handling, cutting, and length calculation
- Precision dosing of seeds and adhesive
- Designed for large-scale cultivation operations
Benefits
- Only 2 operators required (up to 60% less labor)
- Significantly reduced seeding time (1 OCU in ~6 days vs. 21 days)
- Lower production cost per kg (up to 84% reduction)
- Improved consistency and uniform crop growth
- Supports scalable and profitable seaweed farming
Applications
- Commercial seaweed cultivation farms
- Rope-based offshore and nearshore farming systems
- High-volume biomass production operations
High-speed seeding. Reduced labor. Built for scalable cultivation.
Tested at Ocean Rainforest in Faroe Islands, Developed with SEAWISER, Faroe Islands, season 2023–2024