Growing any species of mushroom will require some auxiliary materials & supplies in addition to the mushroom spore syringe/liquid culture syringe/agar/spawn​, however these most of these supplies are readily accessible through our shop, & the remainder (ex. larger items like mushroom fruiting containers) can be purchased through a local supplier for maximum cost-effectiveness.

  Psilocybin Mushrooms are what's called "saphotrophic" organisms, which means that during both spawning and fruiting they obtain nutrients from nonliving organic matter present in their environment. Therefore you must supply your mushroom culture with suitable and nutrient dense mediums, along with the correct environmental conditions to promote either spawning (mycelium) or fruiting body (mushroom) growth.

Spawning is the first part of the mushroom growing process. Once the spawn medium is fully colonized it is mixed with a fruiting medium, which provides additional water retention, nutrients, and increases the surface area available for mushrooms to form. The mix of spawn and fruiting medium then colonizes for an additional 7-10 days, before the container can be introduced to fruiting conditions. (see our "Learning the Basics" tutorial for more information on the ideal environmental conditions for both spawn and fruiting).

Due to the inherent need for sterility (as when you grow mushrooms you are creating the perfect environment for many species of bacteria, fungi, and mold to grow) you must fully hydrate both the spawn and fruiting mediums prior to inoculating them with mushroom genetics. This moisture then needs to last for the entire growing cycle, so it is important to choose mediums that are nutrient dense, can be sterilized/pasteurized, and have high water-retention capacity.