Nailthesnail Posted July 30, 2014 I am looking to buy: Spawn bags(bulk) Petri dishes. Agar powder. Syringes 10-15cc. Needles 16g or bigger. 12 Quart jars. I need to get all of these items for fairly cheap as I am on a strict budget. Any feedback is appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emcat Posted July 31, 2014 You can get all those from brewing or mushroom supply shops. However petris are much cheaper if you order from a lab supply shop. I've seen quart jars pretty cheap at junk shops. You can also get the big syringes at needle exchanges though they aren't too expensive on eBay etc either. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nailthesnail Posted July 31, 2014 It seems to me that everything can be sourced but spawn bags seem to be fucking expensive and I know they could be cheaper. I just don't know where and figure experienced mushroom people would know where to score a bargain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teamwhy Posted July 31, 2014 i get my bags in Australia from http://forestfungi.com.au/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nailthesnail Posted July 31, 2014 Do you pay $70 for 100 or do you bargain with them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keenter Posted August 2, 2014 Try these ones: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5x-Large-mushroom-growing-bags-/281396226914?pt=AU_Plants_Seeds_Bulbs&hash=item418485ab62 http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/shawn-duddridge/m.html?item=121244941733&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 Agar Agar powder, from any chinese supermarket shops. Ask for gelatin or agar. Petri dishes: ebay.com.au http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PETRI-DISHES-MULTI-PLATE-POLYSTYRENE-90mm-x-2-plate-x-100pcs-LP1188S-90-2-/231022483444?pt=AU_Business_Industrial_Medical_Scientific_Equipment2&hash=item35ca0357f4 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PETRI-DISHES-DISPOSABLE-STERILISED-POLYSTYRENE-90mm-x-100pcs-LG1188T-90-C-/231022487082?pt=AU_Business_Industrial_Medical_Scientific_Equipment2&hash=item35ca03662a Instead of mason jars, you can use, Drinking glasses from $2 shops. Just use aluminium foil as the lid, folded and tightly wrapped. Stays good in the pressure cooker. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted August 2, 2014 Needles and 20ml syringes are cheap by the box at most produce stores, theyre used for cows and horses for penicillin. Even places online like equine supplies aint bad 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted August 2, 2014 http://horsesuppliesdirect.com.au/terumo-20ml-syringea-box-of-50 http://horsesuppliesdirect.com.au/search/?q=needle&x=0&y=0 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LokStok Posted August 2, 2014 bags, go with forestfungi man. The owner is a longtime member here, doesnt make much off them, and they are always topnotch quality. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue Posted August 2, 2014 In the USA I get my syringes and needles at feed stores. And I usually use the large 60cc syringes. Also, that is usually where I get my grain too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nailthesnail Posted August 2, 2014 Woow!! Come back to see how this post is going and I have had all of my questions answered!! Thank you guys so much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zen Peddler Posted August 3, 2014 Grow bags are pretty expensive here compared to the states - all the shops in the states want to charge outrageous postage. Worowa at Forest fungi is the best deal i could find. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nailthesnail Posted August 3, 2014 Are the spawn bags reusable and are the cheaper ones fine, The ones without the ring on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NSF Posted August 3, 2014 Just buy the Filter Patch bags...the ones with the collars aren't so great for beginners in my opinion. Well, they have a slightly higher chance of contaminants...which is more devastating when you are new to cultivating. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
