Steven Hayden Pollock MD and Michael Forbes were legends in the world of mushroom mycology. In 1979, this duo, in fact, founded a company called Hidden Creek in San Antonio, Texas. They promoted their popular global mushroom cultures in High Times Magazine ads. Paul Stamets, an associate, attended the early mycology expos initiated in Florida.
The Matias Romero is an ancient Psilocybe Cubensis mushroom with deep roots in a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico. For thousands of years, mankind has collected these mushroom spores. The most historical being Psilocybe Cubensis. Ancient civilizations’ use of spiritual properties enhances our understanding of the past through global study. Matias Romero is a small
The Memoirs of a Mushroom Genetic Hoarding Surfer. When it comes to inoculating grain spawn, the options are plentiful and Liquid Culture is a popular one. As a grower, I understand the importance of quickly colonizing grain spawn. This ensure its sterility and promote robust growth in later stages. Personally, I prefer using a wedge
Unraveling the Mystique of the Mexican Dutch King: A Global Adventure in Cultivation Hey there, fellow mushroom enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a whimsical journey into the extraordinary world of the Mexican Dutch King, a strain that’s got a bit of an international flair to it. It’s like the globetrotter of mushrooms! 🌍🍄 The
Have you ever heard of the Stoned Ape Theory? It’s a fascinating hypothesis about the evolution of human consciousness and it involves psychedelic mushrooms. The theory was popularized by the late Terence McKenna, a well-known writer and ethnobotanist. According to the Stoned Ape Theory, our early ancestors consumed psilocybin mushrooms which led to substantial physical
The World is a marketplace for mushroom cultures and spores for microscopic research. Welcome to the mesmerizing world of mushrooms, where nature’s wonders unveil themselves in intricate and fascinating ways. Mushrooms, a unique category of life forms, belong to the kingdom of fungi. Unlike plants, they don’t derive sustenance from sunlight, but rather from breaking down organic
Spore tubes are used to grow mushrooms in the field of mycology, which is the study of fungi. They have spores, which are the cells that fungi use to reproduce. To start growing mushrooms, you can use these spores to inoculate a growth medium, which is usually a base like agar or grain. Here is
For centuries, humans have been exploring the potential of psychedelic compounds to treat mental health disorders. In recent years, however, researchers have begun to focus on understanding how psychedelics such as psilocybin compare to traditional pharmaceutical drugs. In this blog post, we will explore the differences between psilocybin and pharmaceutical drugs regarding their potential uses,
When it comes to inoculating grain spawn, there are various options available. The speed at which your grain spawn colonizes can greatly impact its sterility and subsequent growth. Many growers prefer the simplicity of transferring a wedge of agar to grain, then using that grain to inoculate more bags. This method, known as Grain-to-Grain (G2G),
Terence McKenna was a well-known author, lecturer, and psychonaut whose work and teachings have had a significant impact on the field of psychedelic research. He was a true visionary who spent his life exploring the mysteries of the human mind and the universe, which led him to become one of the most influential figures in
