Psilocybe cubensis 'B '
Origin
Unknown
Description
Average fruit body heights reach six to eight inches with caps
averaging one to three inches in diameter during later flushes. When
growing in cooler temperatures, it usually always produces a very
beautiful color caramel cap and stems. When growing in warmer
temperatures, it's color changes to a more golden color at times. The
stems are generally very thick, and it produces some large caps. Its a
very heavy spore depositor. It also drops a very thick veil.
Cultivation Info
A very versatile cubensis, loved by many for how easy it is to grow.
Adapting and growing in such a wide range of temperature conditions and
substrates in nature. The B has been witnessed growing outdoors in
nature fruiting several times in a wide range of temps and substrates.
Several times one winter, night time low of 45F, day high of 60F, the
B just flourished. Spring/summer, low of 75F, high of 90F, the B once
again fruited beautifully. Not a super fast colonizer, its speed is
average. The B strain is highly sought after due to the larger than
average fruit sizes, some reportedly reaching up to 14 inches in
length. When compared to other P. cubensis strains, the B is often
considered a giant fruiter. Very large fruits can be expected on more
nutrient rich substrates such cased grains, manure, compost and straw.
History
It was discovered by a grower that went by Mr. G. There was a lot of
controversy surrounding this mushroom for so long because Mr. G started
off by telling everyone it was an azure/cubensis hybrid. Although at
times it does grow some broadly umbonate caps like p. azurescens, it is
just a unique cubensis.
Reported Effects/Potency
moderate to potent
Pictures
picture courtesy of thehawkseye
