South Africa · Lab supplies
Mycology lab supplies in South Africa
Agar, petri dishes, sterile tools, grain and equipment for lab practice and gourmet mushroom growing, from CB Shroomy. Buying inside South Africa means no customs, prices in rand and delivery by Pudo locker or to your door.
33 supply listings1 South African vendorShips from South Africa
Agar, plates and culture media5Sterile work: blades, needles, film and tape13Grain, substrate and grow bags7Equipment, jars and kits8
Agar, plates and culture media
Pre-Made Liquid Culture SterileCB Shroomy · South AfricaR200.00
Malt extract powderCB Shroomy · South AfricaR15.00
Sterile Petri DishesCB Shroomy · South AfricaR30.00
Agar PowderCB Shroomy · South AfricaR149.00
Pre-poured Agar PlatesCB Shroomy · South AfricaR200.00Sterile work: blades, needles, film and tape
Syringes 10mlCB Shroomy · South AfricaR3.00
Hypodermic Needles (pink 18g)CB Shroomy · South Africafrom R2.00
Scalpel Blades - NR 11CB Shroomy · South Africafrom R2.00
ParafilmCB Shroomy · South AfricaR75.00
Microporous paper tapeCB Shroomy · South AfricaR20.00
Sterile Throat / Cotton Swabs (no label)CB Shroomy · South AfricaR35.00
Magnetic Stir bar 6mm x 20mmCB Shroomy · South AfricaR15.00
Injection Ports - 20mmCB Shroomy · South AfricaR5.00
Filter StickersCB Shroomy · South AfricaR50.00
Paper TowelsCB Shroomy · South AfricaR15.00
Sold outGrafting TapeCB Shroomy · South AfricaR25.00
Sold outBioscrubCB Shroomy · South AfricaR119.00
Sold outNitrile GlovesCB Shroomy · South AfricaR129.00Grain, substrate and grow bags
Coco Coir BrickCB Shroomy · South AfricaR40.00
Starter Kit - GrainCB Shroomy · South Africafrom R239.00
VermiculiteCB Shroomy · South AfricaR30.00
Gypsum 500gCB Shroomy · South AfricaR60.00
Single Spawn / Grow / Grain BagCB Shroomy · South AfricaR18.00
Sterilized Grain bagsCB Shroomy · South Africafrom R70.00
Sold outGrain - popcornCB Shroomy · South AfricaR15.00Equipment, jars and kits
Starter Kit - SporeCB Shroomy · South AfricaR100.00
Culture lids breathable - 53mmCB Shroomy · South AfricaR30.00
Rubber BandsCB Shroomy · South AfricaR20.00
Tubs / Bins / TotesCB Shroomy · South Africafrom R60.00
Jar with Modified LidCB Shroomy · South Africafrom R50.00
Modified Lids PP5CB Shroomy · South Africafrom R25.00
Warming cabinet / Incubation chamber collection only!CB Shroomy · South AfricaR2500.00
Autoclave / Steam sterilizer 18LCB Shroomy · South AfricaR6999.00Setting up a small lab in South Africa
Most lab work starts with the same short kit: a way to sterilise, a clean place to work, and the consumables that keep contamination out. Everything below is listed by a vendor inside South Africa, so it arrives in days rather than weeks.
- Agar and plates: agar powder and malt extract to pour your own plates, or pre-poured plates if you do not have a pressure steriliser yet.
- Sterile work: scalpel blades, parafilm to seal plates, microporous tape, nitrile gloves and a surface sanitiser.
- Sterilising: a domestic pressure cooker handles small batches of media and grain; a dedicated autoclave suits bigger volumes.
- Grain and substrate: sterilised grain bags, popcorn, vermiculite and gypsum for gourmet species such as oyster and lion's mane.
New to agar? Start with the agar plates beginner's guide and the liquid culture guide. Live cultures, poured plates and grain are best bought inside South Africa; if you are elsewhere in Africa, the Africa page lists what travels well.
Frequently asked
Where can I buy agar plates in South Africa?
CB Shroomy lists agar powder, sterile petri dishes and pre-poured plates, shipped within South Africa by Pudo locker or door delivery.
Do I need an autoclave?
Not to start. A domestic pressure cooker sterilises small batches of agar and grain, and pre-poured plates and sterilised grain bags let you begin without either. An autoclave suits larger volumes.
Can these supplies ship outside South Africa?
Dry supplies such as blades, parafilm, tape, petri dishes and agar powder can travel across Africa by DHL Express. Perishable, bulky and collection-only items stay local, so ask the vendor first.
Are these supplies for gourmet mushrooms?
Yes. The same agar, grain and sterile kit is used for gourmet species such as oyster and lion's mane, and for lab and microscopy practice.
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