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Looking for high-quality spore vials? At Dutchmicrodosing, you’ll find carefully selected, sterile mushroom spores in vial form. Ideal for legal applications such as microscopy and mycology research, and – where permitted – starting mycelium. Order discreetly, quickly, and with expert support.

Why choose spore vials?

A spore vial contains a homogeneous, sterile spore solution of a specific mushroom species. Compared to a spore syringe or spore print, vials offer consistent dosing, longer shelf life, and controlled, clean work. This makes them popular with both beginners and advanced mycologists.

Key Benefits

  • Sterile and consistent – minimizes risk of contamination.
  • User-friendly – convenient drop or pipette dosing.
  • Wide applicability – from microscopy to (where legal) mycelium starts.
  • Long shelf life – store cool and dark (2–8 °C).

What exactly are spore vials?

A spore vial contains millions of spores in a sterile solution. The uniform distribution ensures predictable use in research and – in jurisdictions where this is allowed – starting mushroom cultures. Our selection includes popular research lines and specialty variants.

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How do I use spore vials?

For legal applications, follow a strict hygiene protocol. Work cleanly, disinfect materials, and ensure minimal air movement. General approach (non-step-by-step and non-species-specific):

  • Homogenize the solution by briefly moving the vial.
  • Work with sterile tools (e.g., pipette) and clean work surfaces.
  • Apply a small, even amount to the intended, legal medium.
  • Store remaining solution cool and dark again.

This summary is not intended as instruction for prohibited cultivations. For microscopy and permitted species, generally applicable hygiene principles and documentation specific to your legal application are sufficient.

How to Store My Spore Vial

  • Store unopened vials cool (2–8 °C), dry, and dark.
  • Avoid repeated warming/cooling; only take the required amount when using.
  • Label date and batch for reliable tracking.

Which substrates are suitable?

Depending on the species and application (e.g., edible/medicinal mushrooms where allowed), different substrates are used. Some common, generally applied media:

Grain-based Media

Rye grain or other grain mixes are often used as a carrier for mycelium build-up in legal cultivations of oyster mushrooms or lion’s mane, among others.

Flour/Flour-Mix Media

Rice flour mixes are sometimes used in entry-level methods for permitted species; they are accessible and relatively clean to process.

Wood-based Media

Sterilized sawdust/wood chips are suitable for wood-loving, legal species (e.g., shiitake, oyster mushroom). Add nutritional supplements according to local guidelines and species-specific documentation.

Note: A liquid culture spore syringe is easier to use because the mycelium is already developed, making colonization faster and more reliable than with loose spores.

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Spore vials vs. spore prints & syringes

When Do You Choose a Spore Vial?

  • If you want consistent, homogeneous distribution of spores.
  • If long shelf life and controlled dosing are priorities.
  • If you want to work sterile and efficiently in your (legal) workflow.

When Do You Choose a Spore Print or Syringe?

Spore prints are ideal for advanced research, long-term archiving, and species diversity, while spore syringes are suitable for quick deployment, small volumes, and direct applications.

Buy Spore Vials – sterile spore solution for reliable starts

Looking for high-quality spore vials? At Dutchmicrodosing, you’ll find carefully selected, sterile mushroom spores in vial form. Suitable for applications such as microscopy and mycology research. Order discreetly, quickly, and with expert service. Check out our selection of spores and order online now.

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