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The Psilocybe Genus

The Psilocybe genus is composed of over 200 species of tryptamine synthesizing mushrooms. The 4 most prevalent of these are Azurescens, Semilanceata, Cubensis, and Cyanescens. however there are hundreds of species included in the genus. All species of Psilocybe mushroom are visually differing, and contain varying levels of psychoactive compounds (primarily psilocybin, psilocin, baeocystin and norbaeocystin). Different species also produce subtly varied psychotropic effects. Some of these mind altering effects include euphoria, altered sense of time, altered thought process, sensory enhancement & synesthesia (mixing of the 5 senses), spiritual or mystical experiences, and out of body experiences.

 

It is not scientifically clear why mushrooms of this genus produce psychoactive compounds, with the dominant theory relating it to a fungal defence mechanism, as studies have shown that insect appetites are reduced in the presence of psilocybin. Members of the Psilocybe genus all posses a gilled pileus (cap), a distinct gelatinous veil separating the pileus and stipe (stem or stalk), and bruise blue when handled or damaged, due to the increased oxidization of psilocin around the site of impact.

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Check out our Science page for more info on the pharmacological process of psilocybin metabolism, and our Effects page for more info on psilocybins effects, dosage and how to prepare for a psilocybin experience.

 

Click on any of the images below for a synopsis of the species history, physical characteristics, and effects.

P. Azurescens

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Do you want to learn how to grow mushrooms? There are many ways to accomplish growing mushrooms for yourself, but all methods of mushroom growing begin with either a mushroom spore syringe, a mushroom liquid culture syringe, a mushroom spore print, mushroom spawn, or using a mushroom grow kit

There are millions of different mushroom species, all which require different environmental conditions to grow optimally, and unfortunately if you are trying to grow mushrooms in Canada you are quite limited unless you grow mushrooms indoors.

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Fortunately a Canadian company called Spores Lab has designed both easy to use mushroom growing products (like ready to use mushroom grow kits, pre-mixed mushroom substrates, laboratory formulas, etc) and also offers in-depth video tutorials teaching you exactly how to grow mushrooms! (They also have specialized tutorials for using their mushroom growing kits) Moreover, they offer consultation services that are specifically aimed at teaching people how to grow mushrooms commercially! If you have any questions about growing, including growing magic mushrooms, they are the people to talk ask!

n addition to being the leaders in customer service, helping people all over canada grow magic mushrooms, Spores Lab also provides exceptional quality Psilocybe shroom genetics, offered in several formats like mushroom spores (spore syringes and spore prints), magic mushroom spawn, shroom liquid culture, and magic mushroom grow kits. Whether you want to buy mushroom spores, buy spawn, buy a magic mushroom grow kit, or buy liquid culture, Spores Lab is the place to get it.

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There are a few different options for a magic mushroom growing kit, but the easiest for a beginner (that also does not require a pressure cooker) is the Master Culture shroom Grow kit, that comes with already colonized spawn. Another option is the spore syringe grow kit, which does require a pressure cooker. All of the magic mushroom growing kits that spores lab offers come with a detailed instruction manual!

There are also many options if you do not want to buy a magic mushroom kit, and want to buy a “regular” mushroom grow kit. These gourmet mushroom growing kit products are offered in Lions Mane, Oyster, and Shiitake.

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If you want to learn more about Psilocybe mushrooms, or just mushrooms in general, we highly recommend checking out the Spores Lab website, which in addition to a wide range of products also features information on many aspects of mushrooms, like - The mushroom life cycle, the history of Fungi, the history of Psychedelic fungi, common growing methods (often called mushroom growing teks), common growing mediums, growing medium recipes, video tutorials, written tutorials, information on mushroom anatomy, species, and strains, and much more!

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*Click on each mushroom to view more information about the respective species*

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