Ecklonia maxima seaweed
Giant kelp from the southern tip of Africa
Kelpak is manufactured from the kelp species Ecklonia maxima, which grows only in the clean, cold waters off the Atlantic Coast of southern Africa. The nutrient rich Benguela Current and powerful tidal action provide perfect conditions for the rapid growth of these giant kelp forests
The kelp is hand harvested by divers.
Harvesting with care.
The seaweed is hand-harvested by divers using a carefully managed, staggered harvesting system. The kelp is harvested at the same growth stage that powerful ocean swells naturally break older plants, allowing sunlight and space for younger kelp to regenerate.
This sustainable harvesting approach helps protect the long-term health of the kelp beds while ensuring a consistent end-product. Combined with decades of environmental monitoring and scientific research, Kelpak’s harvesting practices support both ecological sustainability and consistent product quality.
From one of the world’s most formidable marine ecosystems comes a resource uniquely suited to helping crops thrive in an increasingly challenging agricultural environment.
