{"product_id":"paddy-straw-volvariella-volvacea-mushroom-culture","title":"Paddy Straw (Volvariella Volvacea) Mushroom Plate Culture","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePaddy Straw Mushroom Plate Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaddy Straw (Volvariella Volvacea) Mushroom Plate Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach culture plate is a 100x15mm petri dish inoculated with fresh Paddy Straw (Volvariella Volvacea) mycelium growing on malt extract agar (MEA), and will arrive actively colonizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePaddy Straw 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\u003ePaddy Straw (Volvariella volvacea) mycelium appears white on culture media, expanding rapidly in a clean radial pattern on PDA and MEA. Growth is very fast, capable of colonizing a 100mm plate in approximately 2 days at an optimal temperature of 86–90°F. This is a tropical species with a critical sensitivity to cold — refrigeration at 39°F will damage and kill the mycelium. To preserve culture vigor, subculture only from the actively growing margin and refresh frequently, as repeated passages on PDA can cause measurable degeneration in growth rate and density.\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\u003eThis species cannot tolerate standard refrigeration. Store fully colonized plates at room temperature, approximately 68–77°F, in darkness, sealed to prevent desiccation. Plan to transfer every few weeks to maintain culture vigor and prevent degeneration.\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\/paddy-straw-volvariella-volvacea\" style=\"color:#4a6e42;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ePaddy Straw (Volvariella Volvacea) Species Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-grow-paddy-straw-mushroom-volvariella-volvacea\" style=\"color:#4a6e42;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ePaddy Straw (Volvariella Volvacea) Grow Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paddy-straw-volvariella-volvacea\" style=\"color:#4a6e42;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ePaddy Straw (Volvariella Volvacea) 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":50046516854977,"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\/paddy-straw-volvariella-volvacea-mushroom-culture","provider":"Out Grow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}