Honey Agar — 6-Pack

Honey Agar — Natural Nutrition for Robust Mycelial Growth

Honey Agar uses raw, unprocessed honey as its primary carbon and nutrient source, offering a natural alternative to malt-based media. Honey brings a complex blend of simple sugars, trace minerals, enzymes, and amino acids that many mushroom species respond to exceptionally well. If you are looking for vigorous growth with a natural nutrient base, Honey Agar is an excellent choice.

What's Included

6 pre-poured sterile agar cups (4 oz clear plastic cups with lids), ready for immediate use. Each cup contains a firm, golden-amber agar surface made with real honey.

Why Honey Agar?

• Natural, complex nutrition — honey provides a diverse blend of sugars (glucose, fructose), enzymes, and trace minerals that can encourage vigorous mycelial growth.
• Excellent for many gourmet species — species like oysters, lion's mane, and shiitake often show strong, healthy growth on honey-based media.
• Beautiful amber clarity — the warm golden colour provides good visibility of white mycelium and makes contamination easy to spot.
• A natural alternative — ideal for growers who prefer natural, minimally processed ingredients in their culture workflow.

How to Use

1. Work inside a still air box (SAB) or in front of a laminar flow hood.
2. Wipe the cup lid and your tools with 70% isopropyl alcohol.
3. Inoculate the agar surface with spores, a tissue sample, or a culture transfer using a sterile scalpel or inoculation loop.
4. Replace the lid and seal the edge with parafilm.
5. Incubate at 21–24°C (70–75°F) and monitor for growth over 5–14 days.

Why Buy Pre-Made Agar?

• No pressure cooker needed — skip the hours of sterilization and guesswork.
• Consistent quality every time — precise nutrient ratios, proper gel firmness, zero batch variation.
• Sterile and ready to use — produced in our CFIA-licensed facility in Brantford, Ontario.
• No failed pours — no cracked cups, no condensation disasters, no wasted ingredients.
• Save time for what matters — spend your energy on transfers, isolations, and growing mushrooms.

Storage

Store sealed cups in the refrigerator (2–8°C / 36–46°F). Shelf life is 6 months to 1 year when kept sealed and refrigerated. Keep away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Inspect for contamination before use — discard any cup that shows unexpected mould or discolouration before opening.

Price Breakdown

• 6-Pack: $30.00 — just $5.00 per plate.
• Case of 60: $120.00 — only $2.00 per plate (60% savings).

Whether you need a handful for a single project or a full case for ongoing work, we have you covered.

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