Beech Mushroom Agar Plate (Hypsizygus tessellatus)

Beech mushrooms (Hypsizygus tessellatus)—available in brown and white varieties—are highly valued in gourmet cooking for their crisp texture, mild nutty flavour, and elegant cluster formation. Often used in stir-fries, ramen, risottos, and hot pots, they hold their shape and bite even when cooked, making them a chef favourite.

This agar plate is prepared on nutrient-rich media in a sterile lab environment. It contains fast-growing, contamination-free mycelium suitable for expanding into grain spawn, preserving as a master culture, or testing vertical production systems for specialty mushroom farming in Sri Lanka’s upland regions or climate-controlled tents.

What You’ll Receive

• 1 × 100 mm sterile agar plate colonised with Hypsizygus tessellatus
• Clearly labelled with strain ID and pour date
• Viable for up to 4 weeks when refrigerated at 2–5 °C

Recommended Growing Conditions

• Spawn run: 20–24 °C with minimal light exposure
• Fruiting: 12–18 °C, 90–95% humidity, strong fresh-air exchange, moderate indirect light (300–500 lux)
• Substrate: Sterilised hardwood sawdust or sawdust-bran mixes (5–10% enrichment), cultivated in bottles or tall grow bags

Why Grow Beech Mushrooms?

• Popular in gourmet markets, restaurants, and retail packs
• Grows in tight clusters—ideal for efficient space usage and packaging
• Long refrigerated shelf life (up to 3 weeks)
• Visually striking and ideal for adding product diversity

Best Use Cases

• Expand to grain spawn and inoculate bottle-based systems or grow bags
• Supply clipped clusters to premium supermarkets and chef networks
• Preserve culture for strain development or seasonal production planning
• Create value-added products such as vacuum-sealed or dehydrated clusters

This agar plate offers a clean, reliable Beech mushroom culture ready for Sri Lankan growers looking to scale premium mushroom production in cooled environments or highland climates. A top choice for farms aiming to differentiate their offerings and meet rising demand in local and export markets.