{"product_id":"mea-powder","title":"Malt Extract Agar Mixture (MEA Powder)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMEA Powder: Premium Culture Medium for Your Mushrooms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eMEA powder\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pre-mixed malt extract agar (MEA) mixture that provides all the nutrients your spores need to germinate and your mycelium needs to grow. It is easy to prepare, affordable, and works with a wide variety of mushroom strains, making malt extract agar one of the most widely used culture media among mycologists worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Make MEA (Malt Extract Agar Recipe)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pack is a pre-mixed medium, so there is no need to weigh out separate ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix one pack of MEA powder with 50 ml of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStir until fully dissolved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeat on medium-high until bubbles form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSterilise before pouring, using a pressure cooker or a steam bath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePour into petri dishes or ketchup cups to make your agar plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer to watch? Our video tutorial shows the whole process, including the no pour agar method: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easymushroomcultivation.com\/pages\/mushroom-cultivation-tutorials#mea-agar-plates\"\u003eHow to make MEA agar plates (video tutorial)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e Work in a sterile environment for the best results. One pack makes up to 4 agar plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMEA Agar Plates for Spores and Cultures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoured MEA agar plates let you check your spores or cultures for contamination and reveal genetic quality through growth speed, while giving your mycelium a nutrient-rich medium to spread across. Many growers simply call this mixture malt agar or MEA medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Use MEA Powder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCost-effective and easy to prepare, with no complicated steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides all the nutrients your mycelium needs to grow and your spores need to germinate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with most mushroom species\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for mycology and microscopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFood colouring can easily be added with just a few drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your MEA powder today and start growing clean, healthy mycelium on your own agar plates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EasyMushroomCultivation","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":48951023239507,"sku":"MEA-Powder-SM","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15","offer_id":55220312375635,"sku":"MEA-Powder-ME","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20","offer_id":55220312408403,"sku":"MEA-Powder-LG","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3758\/0371\/files\/three-plastic-bags-with-dry-malt-extract-agar-mea-powder.webp?v=1782488020","url":"https:\/\/easymushroomcultivation.com\/products\/mea-powder","provider":"EasyMushroomCultivation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}