Mushroom Merchant Malt Extract Agar Premix, 100 g for 75–100 Plates

Mushroom Merchant Malt Extract Agar Premix is a 100 g mycology agar mix for preparing Petri dishes for mushroom mycelium work, with enough for approximately 75–100 standard-sized plates.

• 100 g malt extract agar premix — prepares a working supply of plates for mushroom mycology.
• Approximately 75–100 standard-sized dishes — the final count depends on how thickly you pour each plate.
• Mixed and packaged in a HEPA-filtered enclosure — a controlled production step for quality.
• Simple-to-follow instructions — make agar plate preparation more approachable for ongoing research.
• Manufactured and packaged in the United States by experienced mycologists — developed with mushroom growers in mind.

Agar plates are used in mushroom growing and mycology research, including work involving mushroom mycelium. This premix offers a straightforward way to prepare them without starting from separate agar ingredients. Its intended audience ranges from people new to mushroom growing to commercial operations, making it useful for a range of experience levels and research needs.

What is Mushroom Merchant Malt Extract Agar Premix for?

It is made for preparing malt extract agar Petri dishes used in mushroom mycology. The prepared plates provide an agar medium for mushroom mycelium work and ongoing research. Mushroom growers favor malt extract agar, and this mix is designed to simplify making plates for that purpose.

• Product type: malt extract agar premix.
• Intended use: preparing agar plates for mushroom mycelium work.

How many Petri dishes does 100 g make?

One 100 g quantity makes approximately 75–100 standard-sized Petri dishes. Your yield depends on the amount poured into each dish: thinner pours use less mix per plate, while thicker pours use more. Thicker pours also tend to have a longer shelf life, so choose the pour depth that suits your planned use.

• Approximate yield: 75–100 standard-sized plates.
• Plate count varies with pour thickness.

How do you use the premix, and who is it for?

Follow the included simple-to-follow instructions to prepare agar plates. The instructions are intended to make working with agar easier, while the premix is made for use in ongoing research. It is designed for both beginners and commercial mushroom-growing operations, so it can serve growers at different stages of experience.

• Made with mushroom growers in mind.
• Designed to support straightforward plate preparation.

Choose Mushroom Merchant Malt Extract Agar Premix if you need a mycology-focused mix for preparing mushroom agar plates and want a flexible plate yield based on your preferred pour depth. Its US manufacturing and packaging by experienced mycologists, along with a HEPA-filtered production enclosure, make it a fit for beginners and commercial operations alike. It is intended for mushroom mycology work rather than general-purpose food use.