Stonington Kelp Co.
Connecticut family kelp farm growing food-grade sugar kelp for home cooks and restaurants through regenerative zero-input ocean farming.
Founded
2016Connecticut family kelp farm growing food-grade sugar kelp for home cooks and restaurants through regenerative zero-input ocean farming.
stoningtonkelpco.comCrawled Oct 15, 2026
Each pickup-only bag contains half an ounce of dried seaweed, harvested and dried immediately to preserve its natural sea salts.
Devil’s Apron is a limited-edition hot sauce made with local sugar kelp and serrano peppers in conjunction with Stonington Kelp Company.
Fresh Kelp is available for pickup at the Ditty Bag in Mystic. Each box contains about 4 ounces of sugar kelp harvested in Fisher’s Island Sound, approximately two servings, and can be blanched and frozen.
The item is available for pickup only at the Ditty Bag in Mystic. The page describes sugar kelp as a source of vitamins and minerals that provides marine habitat and helps improve water quality.
Baking with seaweed and using it in puddings, toppings, and crumbles. Seaweed is a great dessert addition.
The page features sugar kelp recipes and cooking techniques for adding umami flavor and the stated health benefits of sugar kelp.
The page features a macaroni and cheese recipe with kelp and spinach created by Chef Tami Grooney of Whitegate Farms, available pre-made at the farm stand when kelp is in season.
The page shares a recipe from the Farms to Institutions Underutilized Species (and Kelp) cookbook and recommends chopping kelp into pieces under half an inch for easier chewing.
Stonington Kelp Co offers fresh kelp deliveries on weekly, biweekly, or monthly schedules for use in soups, salads, stir-fries, and smoothies.
The page lists an email address for inquiries about speaking engagements and cooking workshops.
Stonington Kelp Co is owned and operated by Suzie and Jay, who began planning the farm in 2016 and partnered with Greenwave. The farm began operating in 2017 to grow native sea vegetables for family and community.
Stonington Kelp Co is a regenerative ocean farm owned and operated by Suzie Flores and Jay Douglas. The company grows native sugar kelp and seeks community partnerships through education and outreach.
Stonington Kelp Co is a regenerative ocean farm owned and operated by Suzie Flores and Jay Douglas. The company grows native sugar kelp and seeks community partnerships through education and outreach.
The Yellow Farmhouse Education Center and Stonington Kelp Company host Kelp Fest, a month-long celebration running April 26 through May 27. Scheduled activities include an open house, cooking classes and a farm tour, alongside other events.
Apr 2026 · seagrant.uconn.eduNews article
Suzie Flores of Stonington Kelp Company and Azure Cygler of Rhody Wild Sea Gardens champion sugar kelp as a sustainable, versatile spring ingredient. Their kelp farming reflects a commitment to environmental stewardship and community vitality, alongside the Sugar Kelp Cooperative.
Mar 2024 · Edible Rhody -News article
GreenWave lead scientist Ashley Hamilton checks sugar kelp growing on a farm in Branford Harbor as farmers and scientists cultivate a viable kelp industry. The text also identifies Suzie Flores as the owner of Stonington Kelp Co.
May 2022 · National Consumer News | Educating and helping U.S. consumers | Disclose Fraudulent Advertising | Providing News On Lowest Prescription Prices | -News article
Suzie Flores of Stonington Kelp is recognized as Connecticut’s 2021 Outstanding Young Farmer by the Department of Agriculture. Five years earlier, she was still working primarily as a market development executive for a publishing company. Flores is a mother of three young children, and her husband is a military veteran.
Aug 2021 · Edible CT East -News article