Rapid Rhizo Pre-Poured Sterilized Agar Plates (10-Pack)
Rapid Rhizo Pre-Poured Sterilized Agar Plates (10-Pack) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
These Rapid Rhizo pre-poured agar plates come 10 to a pack and use a custom nutrient and yeast blend that encourages fast, aggressive rhizomorphic mycelium, so it's easier to isolate your strongest genetics and capture clean, photogenic transfers.
Each 90 x 15mm plate holds 20 mL of agar, sterilized at 18 PSI for 30 minutes and machine-poured in our lab. They're poured fresh and sealed in protective packaging to help preserve moisture and performance. Rapid Rhizo is the plate experienced cultivators reach for when cleaning cultures, transferring isolates and showcasing final sectors.
- 10Plates per pack
- 90 x 15mmPetri dishes
- 20 mLAgar per plate
- 18 PSI30 min sterilized
- 3–4 wksRefrigerated
360° view: see the rhizomorphic growth, fill level and finish of each pre-poured plate.
Why growers use Rapid Rhizo
- Promotes rhizomorphic growth – Aggressive, threadlike mycelium that's easy to select and preserve.
- Built for later transfers – Excellent for 2nd and 3rd transfers and final "showcase" plates.
- Consistent fills – Machine-dispensed at 20 mL per plate.
- Poured fresh – Made in-house and sealed to preserve moisture, not stored for weeks before shipping.
- Ready out of the box – No mixing, sterilizing or pouring.
What's included
- 10 pre-poured, sterilized Rapid Rhizo agar plates (90 x 15mm, 20 mL each), sealed in protective packaging
How to use agar plates
- Work clean. Open plates only in front of a flow hood or inside a still air box.
- Transfer in. Place a clean wedge from an earlier plate, a small piece of tissue, or a drop of culture onto the agar.
- Seal. Wrap the edge of the plate with lab poly film.
- Incubate. Watch for rhizomorphic mycelium to spread across the surface.
- Select and expand. Cut the strongest, cleanest sector with a sterile scalpel and move it to a fresh plate, grain jar, spawn bag or liquid culture.
Workflow tip: Many growers start spores on LME/MEA, clean up on early transfers, then finish on Rapid Rhizo, or use Black MEA when visibility matters.
Which agar plate should I choose?
Different agar recipes are useful at different stages — spore germination, contamination checks, clean transfers and final display plates.
| Agar type | Best for | Why growers use it | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Rhizo (this listing) | 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 |
| Regular LME / MEA | Spore germination, first plates, contamination checks | A reliable baseline that makes early growth and contamination easier to evaluate | Start here → first transfer |
| 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 |
See how our plates are made
Watch our pouring system and lab workflow in action, from sterile prep to precise machine fills.
Behind the scenes: our agar prep and pouring workflow for consistent, clean plates.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Myco Labs |
| Quantity | 10 plates |
| Dish size | 90 x 15mm |
| Fill | 20 mL per plate |
| Media | Rapid Rhizo custom nutrient and yeast blend |
| Sterilization | 18 PSI for 30 minutes |
| Production | Machine-poured, UV-C treated, capped and labeled |
| Best for | 2nd and 3rd transfers, clean isolation, showcase plates |
| Storage | Refrigerate; use within 3–4 weeks for best results |
Need fewer plates?Try the Rapid Rhizo 5-pack. Round out your setup with sterile scalpels, lab poly film and the rest of our agar tools and supplies.
FAQ
What is Rapid Rhizo agar best for?
2nd and 3rd transfers, clean isolation and showcase plates. Its nutrient and yeast blend encourages aggressive, threadlike rhizomorphic growth that's easy to select.
Should I start spores on Rapid Rhizo?
Most growers start spores on regular LME/MEA, clean up on early transfers, then move to Rapid Rhizo for final transfers.
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.
How are the plates made?
Each batch is blended and sterilized at 18 PSI for 30 minutes, then machine-poured, UV-C treated, capped and labeled.
