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Want to grow Magic Mushrooms but worried that doing it yourself might be too complicated? With Novus Fumus grow kits, the most demanding preparation has already been taken care of. Our kits arrive with substrate that has already been colonised by mycelium: the living fungal network from which the mushrooms grow.
A Magic Mushroom grow kit is a complete, ready-to-use kit that allows you to grow mushrooms yourself. It contains a nutrient-rich substrate that has already been colonised by mycelium. This mycelium is the living fungal network from which the mushrooms develop.
With a Novus Fumus grow kit, the most difficult preparation has already been done for you. There is no need to sterilise the substrate yourself or inject it with spores. Activation and care can vary between products, so always follow the specific instructions supplied with your grow kit.
Magic Truffles and Magic Mushrooms can contain the same main active compounds: psilocybin and psilocin. The main biological difference is that Magic Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of the fungus, while Magic Truffles are actually sclerotia: compact nutrient-storage structures formed by the mycelium.
Potency can also vary. Both Magic Mushrooms and Magic Truffles are natural products, meaning the amount of active compounds can differ between species, growing conditions, batches and even individual specimens.
Want to learn more about their effects? Read our blog about Magic Mushrooms.
Not every grow kit follows the same instructions, so there is no single method that applies to every product. Always consult the specific growing instructions supplied with your kit for the exact steps.
Whichever grow kit you choose, there are several important points to keep in mind:
The ideal harvesting time and the way mushrooms should be handled afterwards depend on the species and grow kit. Always follow the instructions for your specific product.
With many grow kits, the veil underneath the cap is used as an indication of the right harvesting time. When the veil starts to separate, the mushroom is usually ready to harvest. Waiting longer may allow the cap to open further and release dark spores, which can discolour the substrate and surrounding mushrooms.
If you specifically want to collect spores, a spore print can be made from a fully opened cap. This is not necessary for normal grow kit use.
Using the veil as a harvesting indicator is a common guideline, but it does not automatically apply to every species. Always follow the instructions supplied with your grow kit.
Blue discolouration can appear when Magic Mushrooms or mycelium are bruised or damaged. In psilocybin-producing mushrooms, this can be linked to natural oxidation reactions. Blue colouring therefore does not automatically mean that contamination is present.
Colour alone, however, is not enough to reliably assess the condition of a grow kit. Also watch for a strongly unusual smell, sliminess, an abnormal texture or unusual discolouration that spreads quickly.
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Drying removes a large proportion of the moisture naturally present in mushrooms. As a result, both their weight and shelf life change considerably.
Once completely dried, mushrooms should be stored somewhere dry, dark and airtight to prevent them from absorbing moisture again. Always keep them out of reach of children and pets.
Magic Mushrooms can produce an intense psychedelic experience. Initial effects are generally noticeable within around 20 to 60 minutes. The most pronounced effects often last several hours, roughly 3 to 6 hours, although after-effects may continue beyond this period.
The way a trip develops depends on factors including the amount of active compounds, the individual and the surrounding environment.
Your mental state, known as your set, and your physical and social surroundings, known as the setting, can strongly influence how a psychedelic experience feels. A calm, safe and familiar environment can reduce the risk of becoming overwhelmed. A sober and trusted tripsitter may also provide support when needed.
Magic Mushrooms are most commonly eaten, although they can also be prepared as tea. How quickly the effects begin and how much physical discomfort someone experiences varies between people and situations.
Because Magic Mushrooms are natural products, the amount of psilocybin and psilocin can vary from one specimen to another. Potency therefore cannot be determined solely from weight or the name of a particular strain.
Combining Magic Mushrooms with alcohol or other drugs is not recommended. Medications can also affect the experience or introduce additional risks.
No two psychedelic experiences are exactly alike, but they can often be broadly divided into an onset phase, a period of stronger effects and a phase in which those effects gradually subside.
Magic Mushrooms are not risk-free. Their effects can vary significantly between people and from one experience to the next. A trip may be pleasant, but it can also develop into anxiety, panic, confusion or what is commonly known as a bad trip.
Possible risks and side effects include:
Do not use Magic Mushrooms when you are in a poor mental state. Choose a calm, familiar environment and preferably have a sober and trusted tripsitter present.
A complete Magic Mushroom grow kit from Novus Fumus offers an accessible option for anyone who wants to grow their own mushrooms. Using a grow kit does not require specialist laboratory knowledge. Each kit contains nutrient substrate that has already been colonised by mycelium, so there is no need to inject spores or sterilise substrate yourself.
Always check the applicable laws and regulations in your own country or region before purchasing, growing, possessing or using these products.