Looking for the ultimate solution to elevate your mushroom-growing game? Look no further than Mycolabs Black Agar plates! This special blend of organic ingredients, including pure lab-grade carbon, provides the perfect contrast against white mycelium while protecting against harmful bacteria. Don't settle for pre-poured plates that have been sitting for weeks - These plates are made fresh daily and come in sets of 10, sealed for optimal protection and convenience. Elevate your mushroom cultivation with Mycolabs Black Agar plates today!

We are excited to announce starting in April 2023 all our agar plates are now machine poured in our new clean room. We measure out the ingredients and add them to the MediaPrep machine and it blends and mixes, then sterilizes it for 30 minutes at 18 PSI and cools it to 145 degrees. Then it is pumped over to the dispensing machine that measures out 25ml per plate. The MediaFill shakes each plate as it passes a UV-C light. Each plate is capped and then labeled by the laserjet printer. This machine will ensure every plate has the exact same level of agar and much less room for any human error.

Our 10 sterilized Black MEA Agar plates are the perfect choice for healthy mycelium colonies. Here's what makes them stand out:

  • Each plate is made with a carefully crafted blend of ingredients to promote optimal growth.
  • Our plates are crafted from durable 100mm polystyrene Petri dishes.
  • 100% Pure lab grade carbon added
  • To ensure purity, every plate is pressure sterilized and poured in our lab under the protection of a laminar flow hood.
  • Each plate contains chloramphenicol to resist contamination.
  • For best results, we recommend storing our plates in the refrigerator and using them within 3-4 weeks of delivery.

    Read our Blog about using Agar by clicking Here

    Watch video on using Agar and Agar Slants Here!

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      What is Black Agar? How do I use it?


      Black agar is a type of nutrient agar that contains activated charcoal or carbon black, which gives it a dark color. It is a popular medium used in mycology for the cultivation and isolation of different types of fungi.

      Agar plates have been used for decades by mushroom growing enthusiasts and are becoming more popular again. You start by squirting a tiny amount of spore solution on the plate. Incubate for a few days and white mycelium patches begin to form. Agar lets you choose the fastest growing and most robust mycelium for use in your growing project while being able to isolate any mold without ruining your culture plate.

      Isolating a culture is how the experts grow the biggest and best mushrooms, the ones you see in pictures on the many forums. After you choose your mycelium colony to use, create a still air box or use a flow hood and cut a piece of the agar out and place into a spawn bag, spawn jar or liquid culture to grow. Working with agar seems intimidating and prone to contamination but with the chloramphenicol added, the risks are much lower and easier than you can imagine!

      When properly used, black agar provides an ideal substrate for the growth of fungi and allows for the observation and characterization of the colony morphology and pigmentation of the fungus being studied. The dark color of the agar provides a good contrast to the white or light-colored mycelium, making it easier to observe the growth and morphology of the fungus. The carbon in the agar can also promote the growth of certain types of fungi while inhibiting the growth of bacteria, which can help to prevent contamination and promote the growth of pure fungal cultures.

      Overall, black agar is a valuable tool in mycology for the cultivation and study of fungi, and its proper use can lead to accurate and reliable observations and results in fungal research.

      Read our Blog about using Agar by clicking Here

      Watch video on using Agar and Agar Slants Here!

        • 10 Sterilized BLACK MEA Agar plates
        • 100mm Polystyrene Petri Dishes
        • 100% Pure lab grade carbon added
        • Made with perfect blend of ingredients to promote healthy mycelium colonies
        • Pressure sterilized & Poured in our lab using laminar flow hood
        • Chloramphenicol added to resist contamination
        • Store agar plates in the fridge and use within 3-4 weeks for optimal results
        Overall Customer Rating of 17 Reviews:
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        Black Agar Dishes

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        These also were amazing and as soon as we put a piece of mushroom we're cloning in it we waited ONE DAY and looked and it was already starting to colonize!!! Truly Magnificent!!! We will definitely be purchasing more of these in the future for sure!!! Thank You Again.

        Ypsilanti, MI

        Black Agar Plates were free from contamination and water

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        • Must be very careful when unwrapping
        These black plates arrived on time and tightly wrapped. Oftentimes, I find a lot of water in the plates I purchase. However, these were dry and no contaminants. Once unwrapped, they are easy to work with. The black plates seem to grow mycelium faster than other mediums.

        Kansas

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        Doing their best.always improving . quality at a reasonable price

        Clinton Township Michigan

        Receiving a perfect product

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        I just want to say that I am very happy with my products that I receive from you and your company the jars are amazing I have so much liquid culture now and such a short time and cannot wait to get more you're on time and prompt delivery is extraordinary I want to say thank you to you and your team for delivering and being on time and selling a great product it's everything in the descriptions that you show on your page thank you again

        No issues

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        I made an error with inputting my address and the team was so helpful every step of the way with getting that issue rectified even though weeks had passed since the delivery estimate. Anyway, once that was solved, my order was shipped out and I have had no issues whatsoever with my product. I love the great customer service that accompanies their reliable products.