Golden Teacher is one of the most popular varieties of Psilocybe cubensis, also known as the Cuban psilocybe. This species belongs to hallucinogenic mushrooms. Their effect on sensory perception, reality perception, and mood results from the presence of psilocybin. In Poland, it is legal to possess P. cubensis mycelium, however, allowing the development of fruiting bodies is prohibited. For observational cultivation of these mushrooms, so-called grow kits are used.
How does Golden Teacher cultivation look like using a growkit and is an instruction manual needed?
Golden Teacher Growkit is a special set that makes home cultivation of mycelium for research purposes very efficient. The instructions are limited to just a few steps. You can find products for this purpose in our online store Shroom.it. The growkit contains not only ready-made mycelium of this P. cubensis strain but also necessary filters and clips. It's worth remembering that any cultivation instruction for many mushrooms of this species is for informational and educational purposes only. However, its content can be used in countries that legally allow the cultivation of psilocybin varieties. The mycelium itself does not contain psilocybin, so there are no legal obstacles to possessing it in Poland.
P. cubensis cultivation
The growkits we offer contain mycelium that develops very well on numerous substrates without a casing layer. Mushrooms of this variety are resistant to varied temperatures, with cultivation being most effective in high humidity. Cultivation can take place on a substrate of various types of seeds, as well as cast fertilizers, brown rice, flour, manure, coconut fiber, or straw.
Basic cultivation principles
Throughout the growth process, the growkit should remain moist. In case of moisture loss, the kit should be opened and gently sprayed with water inside. However, excess moisture can harm the cultivation, as can too low temperature. The mycelium itself should be moist, and the ambient temperature should be at least 20 degrees Celsius. It's worth regularly checking individual parameters and using additional improvements. In many cases, a heating mat will work well. The more careful the maintenance, the better the cultivation results. For this reason, hygiene must also be maintained during the cultivation stage, and all activities should be carried out with clean hands. The cultivation kit should not be exposed to direct sunlight. It should also not be placed near heat and light sources, such as radiators and lamps.
Properties of psilocybin mushrooms
Psilocybin, which is a natural chemical compound, is responsible for psychedelic experiences. Its properties affect the activation of serotonin receptors, and thus cognitive functions, perception, or mood. The sensations accompanying the consumption of these mushrooms are quite varied, as their intensity depends on individual predispositions and the content of the psychedelic substance. Psilocybin contained in P. cubensis mushrooms is a compound derived from tryptamine. In the natural environment, it often occurs together with psilocybin and baeocystin. Psilocybin is also a product of psilocybin metabolism, so after consumption, it is transformed into this compound. The basis for mushroom reproduction are spores, which act as their reproductive cells and do not contain psychedelic substances. Mycelium develops after mixing them with sterilized seeds, e.
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