Pre-Poured Sterilized Malt Extract Agar Plates (5-Pack)
Pre-Poured Sterilized Malt Extract Agar Plates (5-Pack) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
These pre-poured malt extract agar (MEA) plates come 5 to a pack, freshly poured and sealed the same day for spore germination, contamination checks and first transfers.
Each 90 x 15mm plate holds 20 mL of a balanced blend of agar, malt extract, locust bean gum and yeast extract, sterilized at 18 PSI for 30 minutes and machine-poured in our clean room. Plates come in randomly assorted green, blue or pink for quick batch ID, sealed in polyolefin packaging to lock in freshness.
- 5Plates per pack
- 90 x 15mmPetri dishes
- 20 mLAgar per plate
- 18 PSI30 min sterilized
- 3–4 wksRefrigerated
360° view: healthy mycelium expanding across MEA, perfect for early-stage evaluation.
Why growers start on MEA
- Spore germination – An excellent first plate for spores and early-stage culture work.
- Balanced nutrition – Supports clean, steady mycelial expansion.
- Easy contamination checks – A reliable baseline that makes contaminants easier to spot.
- Consistent fills – Machine-poured at 20 mL per plate for repeatable results.
- Color-coded – Green, blue or pink plates, randomly chosen, help with organization and quick batch ID.
What's included
- 5 pre-poured, sterilized MEA plates (90 x 15mm, 20 mL each) in assorted colors, sealed in polyolefin packaging
How to use agar plates
- Work clean. Open plates only in front of a flow hood or inside a still air box.
- Inoculate. Add a small drop of spore solution or liquid culture, or a small piece of tissue, to the agar.
- Seal. Wrap the edge of the plate with lab poly film.
- Incubate. Within days, mycelium begins to spread across the surface.
- Transfer. Cut a clean wedge with a sterile scalpel and move it to a fresh plate, grain jar, spawn bag or liquid culture.
Workflow tip: Start spores on MEA to evaluate cleanliness, transfer clean sectors, then finish on Rapid Rhizo when you're ready to showcase your strongest genetics.
Which agar plate should I choose?
| Agar type | Best for | Why growers use it | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular LME / MEA (this listing) | Spore germination, first plates, contamination checks | Reliable baseline media that makes early growth and contaminants easier to evaluate | Start here → first transfer |
| Rapid Rhizo | 2nd and 3rd transfers, clean isolation, showcase plates | Encourages aggressive, threadlike growth that's easy to select and preserve | After first clean-up → final transfers |
| Black MEA | High-visibility growth, photo-friendly plates, subtle sector spotting | Dark background makes mycelium edges, sectors and early contaminants stand out | Any stage, especially evaluation |
| Manure-enriched conditioning agar | Preparing cultures for bulk substrates, performance testing | Conditions cultures to richer media and shows how genetics behave on supplemented nutrition | Mid-to-late stage, after a clean culture |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Myco Labs |
| Quantity | 5 plates |
| Dish size | 90 x 15mm |
| Fill | 20 mL per plate |
| Media | Agar, malt extract, locust bean gum, yeast extract |
| Sterilization | 18 PSI for 30 minutes |
| Production | Machine-poured, UV-C treated, capped and laser-labeled in our clean room |
| Colors | Green, blue or pink, randomly assorted |
| Storage | Refrigerate; use within 3–4 weeks for best results |
Need more plates?The MEA 10-pack covers a full round of spore and transfer work. Pouring your own? Try our LME agar powder blend.
FAQ
What are MEA plates used for?
Spore germination, first plates and contamination checks. MEA is the reliable baseline media most growers start on.
What's in the agar?
A balanced blend of agar, malt extract, locust bean gum and yeast extract.
What do the plate colors mean?
Plates come in green, blue or pink, randomly chosen. The colors help with organization and quick batch ID.
How much agar is in each plate?
Each 90 x 15mm plate is machine-filled with 20 mL of agar.
How should I store them?
Refrigerate the plates and use them within 3–4 weeks for best results.
