Establish your own working master culture with our premium Paddy Straw Agar Plate grown on Malt Extract Agar (MEA). Paddy Straw (Volvariella volvacea) is produced from carefully selected commercial fruiting genetics chosen for rapid mycelial growth, vigorous fruiting, excellent biological efficiency, and consistent yields. This fully colonized Petri dish provides a clean starting point for expanding onto agar, preparing liquid cultures, inoculating grain spawn, or maintaining long-term culture storage.
Every agar plate is prepared under strict sterile laboratory conditions and inspected before shipment to ensure a healthy, actively growing colony. Paddy Straw is prized for its rapid growth, delicate flavor, tender texture, and excellent performance in warm tropical and subtropical climates, making it one of the most rewarding gourmet mushrooms to cultivate. Agar plates are ideal for experienced cultivators, researchers, educational laboratories, and commercial mushroom growers seeking to preserve and propagate stable genetics without relying on spores.
Freshly Prepared:
To provide the healthiest possible culture, every Petri dish is prepared fresh to order. Please allow approximately 1 week for preparation, incubation, quality inspection, and packaging before shipment.
Product Details:
- Fully colonized MEA (Malt Extract Agar) Petri dish
- Carefully selected commercial fruiting genetics
- Prepared under sterile laboratory conditions
- Suitable for agar transfers, liquid culture preparation, grain spawn production, and long-term culture storage
- Intended for laboratory, educational, research, and gourmet mushroom cultivation purposes
Storage:
For best results, begin transferring the culture soon after arrival. If storage is necessary, store at 18–30°C (64–86°F). Do not refrigerate or freeze. Volvariella volvacea is a tropical species that is sensitive to cold temperatures. Prompt expansion is recommended for maximum vigor.
Quality Guarantee:
Every agar plate is visually inspected before shipment to verify healthy growth and the absence of visible contamination. If your agar plate is confirmed to be contaminated upon arrival, contact us promptly with clear photographs within 24 hours of delivery. We will review the claim and, if confirmed, provide a replacement at no additional charge.