Pre-Poured CHTA Agar Plates (10-Pack)

Agar Plates — Activated Charcoal Agar

Clear, nutrient-balanced plates with activated charcoal for cleaner growth and tissue revival. Each plate has a 0.2 µm vented lid and comes sealed, ready to use.

Ideal for clone recovery and sensitive transfers.


Why growers love it

  • Ready in seconds — peel, streak, incubate
  • Balanced nutrition for tissue revival and clean growth
  • Charcoal adsorbs impurities for a cleaner substrate
  • Consistent pour depth for reliable results
  • Great for clone recovery and sensitive work

What’s inside

  • Medium: Malt Extract Agar + Activated Charcoal
  • Pour depth: ~20–22 mL per 90 mm plate
  • Sterility: Autoclaved, poured in clean conditions
  • Packaging: Sleeved & sealed stacks; date-coded batch label
Quick recipe (1L):
20g Malt Extract + 15g Agar + 0.5g Activated Charcoal + 1L water.
Sterilize 15 min @ 15 psi. Cool to 45–50°C, pour aseptically.

Quick Start

  1. Warm plates to room temp and wipe sleeves with alcohol
  2. Open one plate at a time in a clean area
  3. Inoculate with liquid culture, spores, or clean tissue
  4. Seal with parafilm or micropore, incubate at 22–26°C
  5. Transfer away from contaminants; keep best growth
Tip: Plates will appear dark due to the charcoal. Store unused plates in the fridge (2–8°C), sealed. Warm up before use to reduce surface moisture.

You’ll also need

  • Scalpel or inoculation loop
  • Parafilm or micropore tape
  • Alcohol & wipes
  • Still-air box or flow hood

Specs

  • Plate: 90 mm x 15 mm
  • Medium: MEA + Activated Charcoal, dark appearance
  • Shelf life: 6–8 weeks refrigerated
  • QC: Visual sterility check for each batch
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20.00 CAD

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Reviews

Michael R.

Toronto ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tried growing mushrooms at home for the first time – and it worked perfectly! The bag is convenient, no need for sterilizing anything. Within a few weeks, I had fresh mushrooms

Jessica L.

Vancouver ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Super easy for beginners. Just added the mycelium, kept it warm, and forgot about it – the mushrooms grew on their own. Tasty and hassle-free!

Daniel M.

Calgary ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I’ve tried other methods before, but this one is really the simplest. Great yield, the only downside is that I wish the bag was a bit bigger

Sophie K.

Montreal ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A fun idea for the home! My kids and I grew mushrooms right in the kitchen, and it was so exciting to watch the bag turn white. The kids loved it!

Ryan D.

Ottawa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The harvest exceeded my expectations – I got more mushrooms from one bag than promised. And the taste is way better than store-bought