How to Make Agar: Essential Mycology Techniques

Unlock the secrets to successful mushroom cultivation with our 100% free course on "How to Make Agar." When growing mushrooms, starting with mycelium is crucial, and the best way to grow mushroom cultures is with agar. This course is an essential guide for all mushroom cultivators, teaching you the vital skills needed to create and maintain sterile agar plates.
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Sealing a Petri Dish
In this free lesson we show you how to keep dish sterile, how to hold and pick up the dish and seal a petri dish using parafilm.
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5:47 Minutes
Loading Glovebox
In this video we teach you the correct method to load the glovebox
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4:23 Minutes •Beginner to Intermediate
Making Agar Mixture
In this video we show you the correct way to mix agar
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5:07 Minutes •Beginner to Intermediate
Agar Temperature
In this video we have completed the boil in pressure cooker and will now bring it to cool before pouring into dishes.
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1:44 Minutes •Beginner to Intermediate
Pouring Agar
In this lesson we show you how to pour agar into the petri dish's
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6:03 Minutes •Beginner to Intermediate
Sealing & Caring
In this lesson we seal the dish using the method from the first video to seal a petri dish using parafilm. We also discuss caring for the agar dish.
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5:01 Minutes •Beginner to Intermediate
This course includes:
  • 27+ Minutes of video lessons
  • Certificate on complition
Used for:
  • Essential skill for all mushroom cultivators
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