Petri Dishes for Mold Tests, Science Projects and Mushroom Culture in Agar or Empty Configurations
Petri dishes provide a clear, organized surface for home mold screening, classroom science activities or mushroom-culture projects. The documented Vabiooth kit combines six 90 mm potato dextrose agar plates with sterile swabs, protective gloves, labels and three guides covering test instructions, visual mold identification and science experiments. Each prepared plate is individually vacuum sealed in a three-layer package, so the kit can be opened one dish at a time as a project progresses.
For an air sample, expose a prepared plate only for the time directed in the included instructions; for a surface sample, use a supplied swab and label the dish immediately. The source recommends observation near 77°F and notes that visible growth may begin in 48 to 72 hours, with cooler conditions taking longer. Growth appearance alone does not provide professional species identification or establish health risk, and any cultured mold should remain sealed and be discarded safely. This listing also contains empty 60, 90 and 100 mm dish options and quantities from 6 to 1,000. Agar, accessories, guides and shelf-life details apply only where explicitly included in the selected configuration.
Specifications
- Brand: Vabiooth
- Product: Petri dish or prepared agar plate, depending on option
- Documented kit: 6 prepared 90 mm potato dextrose agar plates
- Documented kit accessories: Sterile swabs, gloves and labels
- Documented guides: Test, mold identification and science experiment guides
- Prepared plate packaging: Individual three-layer vacuum packs
- Prepared plate shelf life: 6–12 months per source
- Suggested observation temperature: Approximately 77°F
- Typical visible-growth window: 48–72 hours per source
- Dish diameter options: 60, 90 or 100 mm
- Media options: Prepared agar or no agar
- Quantity options: 6, 10, 12, 100, 500 or 1,000
- Listed uses: Mold screening, science projects and mushroom culture
- Identification limit: Visual growth is not professional species confirmation
- Variant note: Media, accessories, diameter and quantity vary by selection
Frequently Asked Questions
Which option includes prepared agar plates?
The documented kit includes six 90 mm potato dextrose agar plates. Options labeled no agar contain empty dishes instead.
How long can visible growth take to appear?
The source states that growth may appear in 48 to 72 hours near 77°F, while cooler conditions can require more time.
Can a plate identify the exact mold species or health risk?
No. A home plate can show growth, but appearance alone does not confirm a species or determine health risk.
Do all quantity options include swabs, gloves and guides?
Only the documented six-plate agar kit confirms those accessories; contents for empty-dish and bulk options should be checked separately.