Growkits for Beginners
Mycology is a field of science that is becoming increasingly popular among people from all walks of life. The ability to observe how the mycelium of psilocybin species colonizes guarantees an incredible experience. Although obtaining research material from individual strains is generally not difficult, in practice, certain types are easier to observe than others, making them best suited for beginner mycologists. But which growkits for amateurs are the best? If you’re asking yourself a similar question, read the article below to learn more.
What is a growkit?
Let’s first explain what growkits are for beginners and advanced users. This term refers to kits that theoretically allow you to grow mature mushroom fruiting bodies, including psilocybin mushrooms. Theoretically, because it’s important to remember that cultivating such species in Poland, as well as in many other countries, is illegal and can result in severe penalties from the justice system (up to 3 years in prison).
What are growkits for amateurs or something else? Typically, the package contains a substrate colonized with mycelium. At this point, still theoretically, you can create ideal conditions for fruiting body growth. Just be careful and sterile, as otherwise the contents could become contaminated with bacteria or other microorganisms. This, in turn, results in the loss of research material.
In my store, you’ll find, among other things, Full Auto growkits for beginners, which make it very easy to obtain specimens for observation. Which of these are the best growkits for amateurs? I encourage you to check out the suggestions below.
Golden Teacher – the golden teacher who will show you the way
If you’re interested in the bestgrowkits for beginners, this strain is definitely one of the must-haves available on the market.Golden Teacher didn’t get its name by accident. This is a true golden teacher who will show even those just beginning their adventure with mycology the right path in creating research material.
Golden Teachers grown in laboratories produce regular, large fruiting bodies on long, fleshy legs. What conditions do mushrooms of this variety grow in? Both colonization and fruiting occur best at temperatures around 21-25° Celsius. It has been reported that by maintaining a more or less constant temperature, fruiting bodies weighing up to 400 grams can be obtained. But that’s not all – Golden Teachers also produce large quantities of spores, which are used in laboratories to inoculate further materials for creating grow kits. It should be added that mature mushrooms also contain a significant amount of psilocybin, which is why this strain is considered one of the richest in this compound.
McKennaii – in honor of Terence McKenna
The second most popular mushroom after the Golden Teacher, whose mycelium can be observed under a microscope, is the McKennaii strain. Its name is a tribute to the theoretician, philosopher, and writer who frequently referred to psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelics in his works. Among the aforementioned are the aforementioned mushrooms. The differences between the genus and McKennaii lie mainly in appearance, but also in psilocybin content – the presented variant has significantly more of it. The fruiting bodies grow on long, thin stems, and their caps are flatter than those of Golden Teacher. In laboratories, they are cultivated under similar conditions to GT.
Malabar – mushrooms native to India
When it comes to growkits for the amateur, the list ends with Malabar. The oriental name refers to the region of India from which it originates. Importantly, under the right conditions, this type of mushroom grows rapidly and prolifically. They also perform well in higher temperatures. High yields guarantee up to 400 grams of harvest per grow kit. The fruiting bodies have small, brown caps on a long stem. These mushrooms are also fertile – the slowly bursting veil conceals the spores beneath.
Now you know which grow kit is best for a beginner!
I’ve presented a few varieties above that will certainly do a “good job” as research material for the amateur. Grow kits for beginners are usually forgiving of mistakes by those unfamiliar with them, but they also provide very rewarding material for observation under a microscope. However, please remember that you should not grow mushrooms from them, as this is legally prohibited in Poland.