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Agar Plates (Pre-poured)

£16.00 inc. VAT

Premixed, sterilised, and ready-to-use agar petri dishes are essential for mycological research. Our premium, triple vented petri dishes are available individually or in packs of 20, these plates are individually wrapped to prevent contamination, so can be used one at a time if required.

Incorporating agar into mycological practices significantly increases subject knowledge and improves cultivation results, making it a vital tool for both hobbyists and professionals in the field.

Agar plates are made from powdered agar, purified water and additional nutrient supplements. This substance is vital for creating petri dishes and culture slants, which are crucial for culturing fungi and preserving mushroom strains over extended periods.

– Made with high-quality agar, distilled water and nutrient supplements.
– Laboratory-grade, ensuring reliability.
– Available in various formulations such as malt extract and potato dextrose.

Our agar plates contain the perfect balance of nutrients to support healthy mycelium growth. Proper handling in front of a laminar flow hood or within a still air box is recommended to maintain the sterility of the plates.

Proficiency in agar work allows the creation of healthy cultures, detailed observation of mycelial development, and the production of clean mushroom spawn. Spores or mycelium wedges placed on the agar surface will grow out on the plate, forming a visible mycelial network ready for analysis and future transfers if required.

To ensure freshness, this item is made-to-order and subject to the lead times below.

Please review the drop-down sections below before placing your order, especially product lead-times if stated.

+ Lead Times

Whilst we often maintain a small inventory of most items for immediate dispatch, often, items that are freshly produced, high-volume, or made-to-order may require additional time before they can be shipped.

This additional time is referred to as the ‘lead time’ or production time. Please consider this when placing your order.

The estimated lead times for this product are listed below:

1 – 20 units (1 sleeve): up to 1 week
20 – 60 units: up to 2 weeks
60+ units: up to 3 weeks

Please contact us if you require larger orders sooner; we may be able to expedite your order for a small fee.

+ Shipping & Returns

FREE SHIPPING AVAILABLE ON ALL ORDERS OVER £50

Orders are typically dispatched on the same or next working day. However, please allow up to 3 working days for dispatch, plus any additional product lead times, especially during busy periods.

We ship our products in plain, unbranded, reinforced cardboard boxes with ample internal protection.

Our shipping couriers may leave parcels with a neighbor or in a safe place if no one is home to receive them. To prevent this, please select the designated signed-for service at checkout and ensure you are available to receive the parcel. Otherwise, the package will be held at your local sorting office or returned to us. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for lost, stolen, or missing parcels if the signed-for service is not chosen at checkout.

Larger orders that require multiple boxes will automatically be upgraded to DPD Local shipping, as they support multi-parcel shipments. Extremely large or heavy orders may need to be dispatched via a pallet.

If items are returned to us due to a failed delivery, a redispatch or restocking fee may apply. Please ensure that any held packages are collected from your local sorting office within 2 weeks to avoid them being returned.

We highly recommend upgrading to the ‘DPD Express Tracked’ service at checkout, as we find it to be the fastest, safest, and most reliable option. Please note that Royal Mail may occasionally experience delays in their sorting offices.

For more details, please refer to our shipping, returns and replacements policy.

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Agar Plates FAQ

Answers to frequently asked questions.

How will my product be packaged and shipped?

We invest significant time and resources to ensure our parcels are securely packaged and reach you safely and undamaged.

If your item requires a box, it will be shipped in a discreet, plain, sturdy, double-walled cardboard box of appropriate size, with unbranded packaging tape and ample internal protection to prevent damage during transit. While accidents are rare, they can occasionally happen.

Smaller, sturdy, and lightweight items will be sent in plain, unbranded padded envelopes.

All pallet orders are professionally strapped, wrapped, and equipped with corner protectors.

We also strive to minimize excessive packaging to help protect the environment.

Scroll down to see a section on our Shipping & Returns info, with links out to our policies

Can you do custom and bespoke orders?

Yes, we can accommodate your needs for any custom orders, substrate / grain mixes, special requests etc. Generally speaking, anything which is considered to be a custom order will have a bespoke price. Please contact us to discuss options.

Do you accept cash payments?

As an online-focused business, we prefer digital payments. However, for orders over £500, we do accept cash payments. Please contact us to process your order and arrange collection.

Can I collect my order from your facility?

We do not provide a standard collection service for orders under £500. If your order exceeds £500 and you wish to collect it, please contact us. Please note that, due to our insurance policies, we are unable to allow public access to our warehouse or offer tours of our facilities.