How to Start Pearl Farming in India? – Complete Guide

In India, pearl farming is also popular as aquaculture, which is a process of growing pearls. Here is the guide for oyster growth & pearl production

You have to select the site & get its water approved by government-approved laboratories for healthy pearl farming

Site Selection & Setting Pearl Farm

Obtain the oyster stock through the following methods: Spat Collection, Hatchery Production and Collect Adult Oysters

Obtaining Pearl Oyster Stock

After acquiring the stock of oysters, keep them in the approved water site. Hang them in chaplets and place in big net containers

Drill & Hang Oysters

You can plant an artificial nucleus in a pearl oyster’s tissue that will develop into a pearl.

Grafting

It takes 12-24 months for pearls to develop. During this transition feed them timely & prevent them from infections

Pearl Development Process

Once pearls are produced, ensure you market them to the right market. You can endorse them to jewellery, cosmetics & garment brands

Marketing of Pearls