Evviva Sciences Potato Dextrose Agar Petri Dishes
- Potato dextrose agar (PDA), prepoured in petri dishes
- For mushrooms, home test kits and science fair projects
- 6.38 x 4.69 x 4.33 inches, 14 ounces
Last refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Prepoured potato dextrose agar plates aimed at mushroom hobbyists and school science projects. The listing gives no plate count, sterility statement or storage guidance, so confirm those before relying on them.
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ASIN: B07JN7GFWWModel: EVV_2018_8Category: Petri Dishes
Overview
A home mushroom bench or a science fair table is where these prepoured agar dishes belong. Each petri dish arrives already filled with potato dextrose agar, so there is no media to mix or pour before inoculating.
Skipping the cooking and pouring step is what makes ready made plates attractive for a first culture project. The limits are the missing plate count and handling details in the listing, which the buyer has to confirm.
Who it's for
A hobby grower starting cultures on a kitchen table, or a student preparing a science fair display. Labs that need documented sterility or a specific media lot should order from a catalog supplier instead.
Pros and cons
- Prepoured, no media to prepare
- Potato dextrose agar for fungal work
- Listed for science fair projects
- Plate count not listed
- Storage guidance missing
- Sterility claim missing
Performance notes
Potato dextrose agar is a nutrient medium that fungal cultures grow on, and pouring it in advance removes the sterile prep step. Results depend on how the dishes are stored and handled before use, which the listing does not cover.
Specifications
| Brand | ES EVVIVA SCIENCES |
|---|---|
| Model | EVV_2018_8 |
| Dish size | 6.38 x 4.69 x 4.33 inches |
| Media | Potato dextrose agar (PDA), prepoured |
| Intended Use | Mushrooms, home test kits, science fair projects |
| Item weight | 14 ounces |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Evviva potato dextrose agar a complete mushroom growing kit?
No. The listing describes prepoured potato dextrose agar petri dishes that can be used for mushrooms, home test kits or science fair projects. No other kit contents are listed.
Do I have to pour the Evviva agar myself?
No. The title says the potato dextrose agar is prepoured in the petri dishes.