Establish your own working master culture with our premium Shiitake Agar Plate grown on Malt Extract Agar (MEA). Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), available as Donko or Koshin, is produced from carefully selected commercial fruiting genetics chosen for vigorous mycelial growth, reliable fruiting, premium cap quality, 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. Shiitake is prized for its rich umami flavor, firm texture, and exceptional culinary quality, making it one of the world's most widely cultivated gourmet mushrooms. 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 (Donko or Koshin)
- 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, keep refrigerated at 2–8°C (35–46°F) and protected from direct light. Do not freeze. Cultures may remain viable for several months under proper refrigeration, although 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.