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Description
Properties
The genus Psilocybe is known for a number of hallucinogenic representatives. The baldhead genus is the most studied genus of hallucinogenic mushrooms.
It is important to note that the consumption of any psychoactive substance carries potential risks, and responsible use, as well as adherence to local laws, is crucial.
Psilocybe subaeruginosa is an integral part of the delicate dance of ecosystems, playing a vital role in the natural balance of our environment. Found predominantly in Australia and New Zealand, these mushrooms often emerge from forested areas, where they form symbiotic relationships with the roots of certain trees. Their underground interactions contribute to nutrient cycling, aiding in the health and vitality of the ecosystem they call home.
Psilocybe subaeruginosa, known as the “Magic Mushroom Down Under,” holds a remarkable historical connection to the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand. For centuries, these ancient cultures revered and utilized this extraordinary fungus in their spiritual practices and ceremonies.
Psilocybin was isolated from Psilocybe subaeruginosa at between 0.06% and 1.93% and psilocin up to 0.17%.
Psilocybe subaeruginosa contains psychoactive compounds such as psilocybin, psilocin, and baeocystin. These substances are known for their hallucinogenic effects, which can induce altered states of consciousness, visual distortions, and profound introspection.
Prepare to embark on a sensory expedition like no other as you encounter the extraordinary world of Psilocybe subaeruginosa. When handled or bruised, a subtle and earthy aroma fills the air, awakening your olfactory senses.
Uncover the secrets of Psilocybe subaeruginosa, and let it guide you on a path of self-discovery, exploration, and awe-inspiring wonder.
The Maori people considered it a taonga (a treasured possession) and a connection to their cultural heritage. The mushroom’s potent effects were respected and used responsibly, fostering a deep respect for nature and the spiritual realm.
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1. Growing
Growing Procedure
Psilocybe subaeruginosa, a potent wood-loving mushroom similar to Psilocybe cyanescens and Psilocybe azurescens, is native to New Zealand (you may use the growing methods describe in their guides). Cultivating this species can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to grow Psilocybe subaeruginosa:
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Spore Inoculation: Begin by obtaining Psilocybe subaeruginosa spores from a reliable source. Prepare your growing materials, including sterilized jars, agar plates, and a pressure cooker. In a sterile environment, inoculate the spores onto agar plates or directly into sterilized jars filled with a suitable substrate. The substrate should be grain but can also consist of wood chips or cardboard which takes little longer to colonize.
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Incubation: Place the inoculated jars or agar plates in a clean, dark, and warm environment. Monitor the jars or plates for signs of mycelial growth, which should appear as white, thread-like strands spreading throughout the substrate.
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Colonization: Allow the mycelium to fully colonize the substrate. This process typically takes several weeks. Maintain proper humidity levels by misting the jars or plates occasionally. It’s crucial to prevent contamination during this stage, so maintain strict hygiene practices and avoid introducing foreign contaminants.
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Transferring to Bulk Substrate: Once the substrate is fully colonized, prepare a larger container for bulk substrate. Suitable options include a monotub or a large plastic container. Fill the container with a mixture of pasteurized wood chips, straw, and vermiculite. Transfer the colonized substrate from the jars or agar plates to the bulk substrate.
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Casing Layer: Apply a thin layer of moist sterilized soil or vermiculite on top of the bulk substrate as a casing layer. The casing layer helps retain moisture and promotes the formation of mushroom pins.
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Fruiting Conditions: Place the container in a controlled environment with optimal conditions for fruiting. Maintain high humidity levels by misting the casing layer regularly. Provide indirect light or natural daylight to initiate fruiting.
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Mushroom Development: With patience, small mushroom pins will begin to emerge from the casing layer. Continue to maintain proper humidity and temperature levels. As the mushrooms grow, adjust the misting to avoid waterlogging, which can lead to rot or contamination.
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Harvesting: When the mushroom caps have fully expanded and the veil underneath them begins to break, it is time to harvest. Use clean, sharp scissors or a sterile knife to cut the mushrooms at the base of the stem. Harvesting in stages as the mushrooms mature will ensure a continuous supply.
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Subsequent Flushes: Psilocybe subaeruginosa can produce multiple flushes of mushrooms. After each harvest, maintain proper environmental conditions and mist the casing layer to encourage the development of new pins. Repeat the process until the substrate’s nutrients are depleted, and the yield diminishes significantly.
Remember, growing Psilocybe subaeruginosa may be subject to legal restrictions in your location. Always adhere to the laws and regulations governing the cultivation and use of psychoactive substances.
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Temp °C |
21-24°C (70-75°F) | 18-21°C (64-70°F) | 16-20°C (60-68°F) |
Relative Humidity % |
90-95 | 90-95 | 85-90 |
Duration d |
10-21 | 7-14 | 7-21 |
CO2 ppm |
>5000 | 800-1200 | <1000 |
FAE per h |
0-1 | 4-6 | 4-8 |
Light lux |
50-150 | 100-800 | 500-1000 |
Affiliate Partner
Growing
Agar Culture Media: MEA, MYPA, MYA, PDYA
Cropping Cycle:
Containers for fruiting:
Biological efficiencies:
Substrates:
Growing Characteristics
Natural Habitat
Season: May through August
Psilocybe subaeruginosa grows solitary to gregarious in grassy fields and is occasionally seen in manure. It grows in woody debris, decaying piles of leaves and twigs, sandy woody soils, gardens and amongst bark chips. In urban areas and along paths and paths in gardens and deciduous forests.
It is found only in Tasmania and Australia, where it is widespread. The species is also known from native Australian and eucalyptus forests and is famous for wood chips in New Zealand.
2. Identification
Cap
-1-6 cm
-conical to convex
-cinnamon-brown
-hygrophanous
-margin moistly striped
-rising with age
-often with a slight hump
-bluish bruises where damaged
Stipe
-4,5 to 12 cm long
-0,2 to 0,4 cm thick
-white to grey
-finely striped
-equal to slightly enlarged at the base
Hyphae
Hymenium
-crowded
-cream when young
-purplish-brown when old
-with adnate-to-annex binding
Spores
14 x 7 µm
-dark purple-brown
-subellipsoid
Danger of confusion
Galerina marginata, Galerina species, Hypholoma, Inocybe, Leratiomyces ceres, Coprinellus sect. Micacei, Pholiota communis, P. allennii, P. azuresecens, P. cyanescens, P. makarorae, Psilocybe subsecotioides, P. weraroa
Veil
With a white curtain partial veil that soon disappears, often leaving traces on the upper trunk.
-dark brown
-drooping
-grooved
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3. Consuming
Dosis
There is an urgent warning against food experiments with Psilocybe subaeruginosa. Collecting, possessing and selling drug mushrooms is illegal in many countries around the world.
Depending on the particular strain, growth method, and age at harvest of Psilocybe subaeruginosa, psilocybe mushrooms can come in rather different potencies. It is recommended to weigh the actual mushrooms, better then counting them. 10% of the mushrooms mass is left, when dried. Take a look at Properties, to find out how potent they are.
1 to 3 small button mushrooms or 1 large, fresh dried 1 gram.
Effect
Due to the presumed main ingredient, psilocybin, the same effect can be expected as with other types of well-known hallucinogenic mushrooms. At this point, it is convenient to refer to the description of the effects of Psilocybe cumbensis.
Duration:
5-6 hours
Smell
-mealy
Taste
-mealy
Flesh
Composition
It is the hallucinogenic tryptamine contained in this type of mushroom called psilocybin.
4. Data
other names
P. subs, P.s. Cleland, Psilocybe australiana, P. eucalypta
| Kingdom | Fungi |
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| Division | Basidiomycota |
| Class | Agaricomycetes |
| Order | Agaricales |
| Family | Hymenogastraceae |
| Genus | Psilocybe |
| Species | P. subaeruginosa |
| Ecology | saprotrophic |
