Pre-Poured Sterile Agar Plates for Mushroom Cultivation (15 Cups)
Skip the mess of pouring agar into Petri dishes. Our agar cups come sterile, sealed, and ready for culture work—no pouring, no parafilm, no wasted materials. Ideal for germinating spores, cloning tissue, or isolating strong genetics, these sterile agar plates for mushrooms are convenient, reliable, and beginner-friendly.
Whether you usually work with traditional Petri dishes with agar or you’re brand new to agar work, these pre-poured cups are a cost-effective alternative that delivers the same clean, professional results.
Why Choose Our Agar Cups?
Our agar plates for mushrooms are designed to make culture work faster, easier, and more reliable.
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Ready-to-Use Convenience → No need to pour agar plates yourself. Skip hours of prep, just inoculate and grow.
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100% Sterile & Sealed → Gas-sterilized cups, autoclaved agar mix, and vacuum-sealed packaging ensure clean results.
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Nutrient-Rich Sorghum Yeast Agar → Optimized formula for strong mycelium growth and fast colonization.
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Beginner-Friendly Setup → No need for parafilm, pouring, or expensive lab equipment.
What’s Inside?
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Sorghum Syrup → Natural sugars that fuel vigorous spore germination and strong mycelial growth.
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Yeast Extract → Packed with vitamins, amino acids, and nutrients mushrooms thrive on.
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Agar Powder → Provides a clean, firm surface for reliable growth and culture transfers.
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Sterile Cup Dish (3.25 oz) → Durable alternative to Petri dishes—no cracks, no parafilm required.
Our Sterilization Process
We take agar seriously because clean agar = clean cultures. We don’t cut corners—our sterile agar plates are produced with the same level of care as medical supplies.
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Agar cups sterilized in a hospital-grade gas chamber.
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Agar mix autoclaved under high pressure for maximum cleanliness.
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Each plate poured in front of a laminar flow hood.
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Cups vacuum-sealed fresh and shipped direct to you.
How to Use Pre-Poured Agar Plates
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Inoculate: Open cup in a still air box or flow hood and add spores, tissue, or liquid culture.
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Colonize: Allow mycelium to spread across the plate.
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Expand: Transfer clean growth to grain spawn bags or liquid culture.
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Repeat: Use for cloning, isolations, and long-term culture work.
No need to pour agar, buy parafilm, or prep fragile Petri dishes—just inoculate and grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are agar plates used for in mycology?
They’re used for spore germination, cloning, culture storage, and transfers to grain spawn bags.
Can I fruit mushrooms directly from agar plates?
No. Agar plates are for culture work—germinating spores, cloning tissue, or maintaining cultures. You’ll need to transfer to grain spawn bags for mushroom production.
How long do pre-poured agar plates last?
Stored sealed in a cool, dark place: 4–6 weeks.
Do I need a laminar flow hood?
A flow hood is best, but many cultivators use a still air box with good results.
Are these the same as Petri dishes with agar?
Functionally, yes. They work just like pre-poured agar plates in Petri dishes, but use sturdy, eco-friendly cups that don’t require parafilm.
How long do agar cups last?
Store sealed in a cool, dark place and use within 4-6 weeks. Refrigeration extends shelf life.
Take Your Mushroom Cultivation Further
Our pre-poured sterile agar cups take the hassle out of working with agar plates for growing mushrooms. Whether you’re starting spores, cloning mushrooms, or expanding mycelium, these agar cups make it clean, fast, and affordable.
👉 Order your 15-pack today and save time, money, and headaches.