A comprehensive guide for the new mushroom cultivator to navigate their psychedelic journey with confidence. This article will cover a variety of topics including strains, cultivation methods, and a basic overview of mushroom biology and fungal alkaloids.
Mushroom Strains Guide
The first step in growing mushrooms is to germinate the spores, then grow the mycelium until it forms a coherent block of gills and stipes. The mycelium can then be transferred to a fruiting chamber and allowed to mature, producing mushrooms when the conditions are right. Throughout the process, it’s essential to maintain high humidity and consistent temperatures, as well as to maintain oxygen levels below 1,000 ppm. Mushrooms are primarily decomposers, absorbing nutrients from the organic substrate in which they grow. Effective substrates include wood pellets, straw, pasteurized cow manure, and coco coir.
Mushroom Strains Guide is a common and easy-to-cultivate magic mushroom species, commonly referred to as ‘gold caps’ or ‘cubes’. Their odorless, golden-colored fleshy bodies are able to adapt to a wide range of climates and soil conditions and contain an average of 10-12 mg of psilocybin per dried mushroom. Localized varieties of this species, like Australian cubes or wavy caps, exhibit a kin genetic makeup that yields more potent experiences than the generic Psilocybe cubensis.
Other strains, such as b+ or penis envy, demonstrate even more pronounced hallucinogenic properties than classic cubes. These elongated, bulbous Psilocybe cubensis variants bruise blue and are known to produce heightened sensations of synesthesia and distorted time.
