{"product_id":"cloud-ear-fungus-auricularia-polytricha-mushroom-culture","title":"Cloud Ear Fungus (Auricularia polytricha) Mushroom Plate Culture","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCloud Ear Fungus Mushroom Plate Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloud Ear Fungus (Auricularia polytricha) Mushroom Plate Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach culture plate is a 100x15mm petri dish inoculated with fresh Cloud Ear Fungus (Auricularia polytricha) mycelium growing on malt extract agar (MEA), and will arrive actively colonizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCloud Ear Fungus Mushroom Plate Culture Lab Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Out-Grow's mycology lab, we have observed the following traits of this mushroom plate culture:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloud Ear Fungus (Auricularia polytricha) mycelium appears white to grey-white on culture media, thin to moderately dense at first then more aerial, with a glossy surface that can appear slightly honeycomb-like in texture. Growth is fast, typically colonizing a 100mm plate in approximately 4-5 days at an optimal temperature of 77°F, and tolerates a broad range of 59–86°F and pH 3-9. Note: because of its rapid growth, subculture early — 3-5 days after inoculation — from the leading edge to avoid overly thick or aging colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMushroom Plate Culture Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMushroom plate cultures, typically on MEA culture plates, are used to grow and preserve mycelium. In most cases, sterile transfers of agar wedges from this plate are used to inoculate fresh culture media or sterilized grain spawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMushroom Plate Culture Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour mushroom plate culture can be wrapped in parafilm and stored at normal room temps, in a sealed baggie, for up to 6 months. Out-Grow recommends you replate your mushroom plate culture every 6 months to ensure longevity of your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore fully colonized plates at 35–43°F in darkness, sealed in bags or containers to maintain moisture. Plan to transfer every 2-3 months to keep cultures youthful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMushroom Plate Cultures Are Made to Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll mushroom culture plates are made to order. Once your order is received, Out-Grow will inoculate your plate within 1-3 days. Your mushroom plate culture will then be incubated in our mycology lab for approximately 7-14 days, or until clean healthy mycelium has been verified by our mycologist. Once verified, your order will be shipped promptly. Please allow an additional week for your mushroom plate culture to fully colonize upon arrival, as colonization time varies by species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"og-internal-links\" style=\"margin-top:16px;padding:16px;background:#f7f4ef;border-top:2px solid #c8d4c4;font-family:'Source Serif 4',Georgia,serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Libre Baskerville',serif;color:#1a2e1a;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1.1rem;\"\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:6px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cloud-ear-fungus-auricularia-polytricha\" style=\"color:#4a6e42;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCloud Ear Fungus (Auricularia polytricha) Species Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-grow-wood-ear-mushrooms-auricularia-polytricha\" style=\"color:#4a6e42;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCloud Ear Fungus (Auricularia polytricha) Grow Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cloud-ear-fungus-auricularia-polytricha\" style=\"color:#4a6e42;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCloud Ear Fungus (Auricularia polytricha) Liquid Culture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Out-Grow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50046512758977,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/7287\/5201\/files\/Mushroom_Culture_Plate.png?v=1773334304","url":"https:\/\/www.out-grow.com\/products\/cloud-ear-fungus-auricularia-polytricha-mushroom-culture","provider":"Out Grow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}