{"product_id":"bears-head-agar-plate","title":"Bear's Head Mushroom Agar Plate","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablish your own working master culture\u003c\/strong\u003e with our premium \u003cstrong\u003eBear's Head Agar Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e grown on \u003cstrong\u003eMalt Extract Agar (MEA)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eBear's Head\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eHericium americanum\u003c\/em\u003e) is produced from carefully selected commercial fruiting genetics chosen for vigorous mycelial growth, abundant branched fruiting, excellent biological efficiency, and consistent yields. This fully colonized \u003cstrong\u003ePetri dish\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a clean starting point for expanding onto agar, preparing liquid cultures, inoculating grain spawn, or maintaining long-term culture storage.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eagar plate\u003c\/strong\u003e is prepared under strict sterile laboratory conditions and inspected before shipment to ensure a healthy, actively growing colony. \u003cstrong\u003eBear's Head\u003c\/strong\u003e is prized for its cascading branched clusters covered in delicate white spines, mild seafood-like flavor, and outstanding culinary quality, making it one of the most distinctive \u003cstrong\u003egourmet mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e to cultivate. \u003cstrong\u003eAgar plates\u003c\/strong\u003e are ideal for experienced cultivators, researchers, educational laboratories, and commercial mushroom growers seeking to preserve and propagate stable genetics without relying on spores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshly Prepared:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo provide the healthiest possible culture, every \u003cstrong\u003ePetri dish\u003c\/strong\u003e is prepared fresh to order. Please allow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 week\u003c\/strong\u003e for preparation, incubation, quality inspection, and packaging before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully colonized MEA (Malt Extract Agar) Petri dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully selected commercial fruiting genetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepared under sterile laboratory conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for agar transfers, liquid culture preparation, grain spawn production, and long-term culture storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for laboratory, educational, research, and gourmet mushroom cultivation purposes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, begin transferring the culture soon after arrival. If storage is necessary, keep refrigerated at \u003cstrong\u003e2–8°C (35–46°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e and protected from direct light. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not freeze.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultures may remain viable for several months under proper refrigeration, although prompt expansion is recommended for maximum vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eagar plate\u003c\/strong\u003e is visually inspected before shipment to verify healthy growth and the absence of visible contamination. If your \u003cstrong\u003eagar plate\u003c\/strong\u003e is confirmed to be contaminated upon arrival, contact us promptly with clear photographs within \u003cstrong\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery. We will review the claim and, if confirmed, provide a replacement at \u003cstrong\u003eno additional charge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aggietropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169360490686,"sku":"MC-BH","price":199.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/2857\/0302\/files\/BH-MC.png?v=1784226643","url":"https:\/\/www.aggietropicals.com\/products\/bears-head-agar-plate","provider":"Aggietropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}