Psilocybin Mushrooms: Advanced Methods to Cultivate and Harvest High Quality Psychedelic Magic Mushrooms

By Edward Lewis

Psilocybin mushrooms - magic mushrooms, or shrooms are becoming increasingly popular, especially among the youth. With this rise in demand, many people are wondering what these mushrooms have to offer. If you're one of these people, you're in the right place, or rather, reading the right book for extensive knowledge about Psilocybin mushrooms an

• Language: English
• Publisher: Edward Lewis
• Release date: Aug 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9781088258248

Edward Lewis

Edward Lewis, propelled by the extraordinary success of Essence magazine, has become one of the most successful and respected magazine publishers in the country. In 1969, he cofounded Essence and later founded Latina magazine. Mr. Lewis was honored with the Henry Johnson Fisher Lifetime Achievement Award, the Time, Inc. Henry Luce Award, and was a 2014 inductee into the Advertising Hall of Fame by the American Advertising Federation. He is the former chairman of the Magazine Publishers of America and currently serves as Senior Advisor for Solera Capital, a New York–based private equity firm.

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Introduction

Psilocybin mushrooms - magic mushrooms, or shrooms are becoming increasingly popular, especially among the youth. With this rise in demand, many people are wondering what these mushrooms have to offer. If you're one of these people, you're in the right place, or rather, reading the right book for extensive knowledge about Psilocybin mushrooms and their various benefits.

Shroom cultivation has been a part of many cultures from pre-historic times. Only now that science has proven the countless medical benefits of psilocybin mushrooms have people taken a more serious interest in them. In addition to providing information about the many benefits shrooms offer, this book will comprehensively detail growing mushrooms.

In contrast to other books, this book will delve into the scientific aspect of psilocybin mushrooms and include additional information about the legalities surrounding the consumption and cultivation of this hallucinogen. Were you aware that several species of these shrooms are grown in many parts of the world? Each species has a unique blend of compounds that affect the overall reaction they produce. Isn't that fascinating?

The cultivation or growth of shrooms is indeed a very profitable activity to adopt. However, the process is certainly complicated and very delicate. Each step has to be performed with the utmost care to ensure the desired product's proper growth. Therefore, it is essential to learn every step of the process in-depth and follow it to the last detail. Every step of the process is essential, and nothing should be skipped or overlooked to ensure the top-quality growth of the mushrooms.

Various methods are used to cultivate magic mushrooms, and different tools are required for each process. Each technique has been dedicated to a chapter detailing complete information about the required tools and materials and step-by-step instructions for each technique, making it easier for you. Further in the book, there's a section for making fruiting containers and soils essential for the mushrooms' growth.

Lastly, instructions for harvesting the shrooms have been provided in complete detail. Each technique chapter contains a list of Dos and Don'ts for the cultivation process of the mushrooms. As a bonus, there's a chapter explaining how psilocybin mushrooms can be grown outdoors, how to select the location, and other necessary details needed for outdoor cultivation.

Contrary to popular belief, Psilocybin mushrooms could be the future of rehab treatments. Many off-label brands are producing these shrooms with a number of chemical contaminations in the mix. However, getting your hands on these brands and products isn't easy. Therefore, it is much better to cultivate these products yourself. So, look no further because you're about to step into the world of mushrooms and magic ones at that.

Chapter 1

All about Shrooms

Shrooms, formally known as psilocybin mushrooms, are fungi containing the psychoactive compound psilocybin. Shrooms are popularly known for their hallucinogenic effects and have been used for centuries by many cultures for religious and spiritual purposes.

Shrooms typically grow in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. They can be found in damp, dark places, like forests, meadows, and even your backyard. Shrooms usually have a short lifespan and only grow for a few weeks before dying.

In recent years, shrooms have gained popularity as recreational drugs. While there is still much we don't know about shrooms, they are considered relatively safe when used responsibly.

If you're thinking of trying shrooms, it's important to be well-informed about the potential risks and rewards. This book teaches you everything you need to know about shrooms, from their history and effects to the best ways to consume them.

What Are Psilocybin Shrooms?

It is fungi containing the psychoactive compound psilocybin. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound that produces hallucinations and changes in perception, mood, and thought.

While there are many different psilocybin mushrooms, they all contain varying psilocybin levels. The most common psilocybin mushroom is Psilocybe cubensis, the "golden teacher.

Psilocybin mushrooms grow naturally in many parts of the world, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. They typically grow in damp, humid environments and are often found in wooded areas or near bodies of water.

Shrooms are among the oldest and most well-known psychedelic substances used for centuries by indigenous cultures for religious and spiritual purposes.

The ancient Mayan and Aztec cultures used psilocybin mushrooms in religious ceremonies, and the native people of Mesoamerica also used them for divination and healing.

In the 1950s, American ethnobotanist R. Gordon Wasson became the first Westerner to participate in a traditional shroom ceremony. Wasson's experience with shrooms sparked a wave of interest in psychedelics in the Western world, eventually becoming a popular recreational drug in the 1960s and 1970s.

While shrooms have been used for centuries, our understanding of them is still relatively limited. Much of what we know about shrooms come from anecdotal reports and case studies since research on psychedelics is currently restricted.

Why Are They Called Shrooms?

Shrooms got their nickname from their distinctively shaped caps, which resemble the shape of a mushroom. The word shroom is thought to be a corruption of the word mushroom.

Shrooms are sometimes also called magic mushrooms, psilocybin mushrooms, or psychedelic mushrooms.

What Do Shrooms Look Like?

Shrooms come in many different shapes and sizes. The most common shroom is the Psilocybe cubensis, also known as the golden teacher. This shroom has a golden brown cap with a white or yellowish stem.

Other common shrooms include Psilocybe semilanceata, known as the liberty cap, and Psilocybe cyanescens, the blue meanie.

How Are Shrooms Used?

Shrooms can be eaten raw, cooked, or brewed as a tea. They can also be dried and powdered, making them easier to store and transport.

When eaten raw, shrooms typically produce a milder psychedelic experience, and they lose some potency when cooked. Brewing shrooms as a tea also reduces their potency, making the effects more predictable.

Drying and powdering shrooms make them easier to dose and allow them to be stored for longer periods.

The Life Cycle of a Shroom

Shrooms are grown for various reasons. Some people grow them for food, while others grow them for their hallucinogenic properties. No matter the reason, growing shrooms is a process that takes time and patience.

Shrooms are a fungus that goes through four main stages in their life cycle: the egg stage, the mycelium stage, the pinning stage, and the fruiting stage.

The Egg Stage

Shrooms start their life cycle as eggs, formed when two shroom spores fuse together. Once the eggs are formed, they must be placed on a substrate, like soil or wood chips. The eggs will germinate and grow into mycelium.

The Mycelium Stage

Mycelium is the stage of a shroom's life where it resembles a network of white threads. This stage is when the shrooms grow their roots. They also form a network of filaments called hyphae. The mycelium stage is when the shroom is growing and multiplying. During this stage, the mycelium will break down the substrate it is growing on and absorb its nutrients. The mycelium stage can last for weeks or even months, depending on the conditions.

The Pinning Stage

Once the shrooms have reached a certain size, they enter the pinning stage. This stage is when the shrooms start producing fruit bodies, the part of the shroom that we see above ground.

Once the mycelium has taken over the substrate, it will form primordia. Primordia are small bumps that will eventually turn into mature mushrooms. The pinning stage is when the primordia forms. This stage gets its name because the primordia look like small pins.

The pinning stage can last for several weeks.

The Fruiting Stage

Finally, the shrooms enter the fruiting stage, where they produce spores. Once the spores are released, they start the life cycle all over again. The fruiting stage usually starts within a few days to a week after the pinning stage begins, and it can last for several weeks or even months.

This is the life cycle of a shroom. It starts as an egg, grows into mycelium, enters the pinning stage before, finally, fruiting and releasing spores, and the cycle continues.

Why Grow Shrooms?

Now that we have covered the basics of shrooms, you are probably wondering why people grow them. People choose to grow shrooms for many reasons. Here we go over a few of the most popular reasons:

They Are Easily Grown at Home

One of the main reasons people choose to grow shrooms is they are easily grown at home. All you need is a few supplies and some patience, and you can have your very own shroom garden.

The PF Tek method is one of the most popular ways to grow shrooms. This method, also known as Psylocybe Fanaticus, was developed by Robert McPherson. The PF Tek method is a simple and easy way to grow shrooms at home with minimal equipment and supplies.

This method uses easily available supplies - for instance, a pressure cooker and canning jars. Vermiculite, a soil often used in gardening, is the main ingredient you need. You can find Vermiculite at most hardware stores.

You Can Use Shrooms for Medicinal Purposes

Another popular reason people grow shrooms is for their medicinal purposes. Shrooms have been used for centuries