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Re: Psilocybe azurescens questions [Re: convulsions]
#11980611 - 02/07/10 09:30 AM (13 years, 11 months ago) |
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convulsions said: I have been interested in growing Psilocybe azurescens or cyanescens. What kind of substrates would you recommend and do you think that sacrificing the level of domestication that has gone into cubensis strains for the potency of azurescens or cyanescens? Do they grow as fast and fruit as much, or is it a big trade off. And, which of the non-cube species would you recommend? Are they a lot more tempermental than cubes?
Azures grow on what Ive heard alder wood chips, but you want to get a Liquid culture to start it for more reliable growth.
Ive never seen anyone on here have a bulk Azure grow, but whos to say it isnt possible...It takes a little more time than cubes though...
Azures are more potent than cubes, Azures have been said to be THE most potent mushroom.
If you are looking for a lot of mushrooms though just grow some cubes, and have a side project of Azures.
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Re: Psilocybe azurescens questions [Re: Toad Stool]
#11980868 - 02/07/10 10:38 AM (13 years, 11 months ago) |
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Toad Stool said: Im currently colonizing a batch of azures. They are from a wild Oregon strain. I was hesitant to use PF tek in 1/2 pint jars, but i found a great guide to follow:
http://www.shroomery.org/8673/Erics-Guide-To-Cultivating-Psilocybe-Azurescens-Cyanescens
I didnt follow this exactly, but it is a good baseline for Azures. They colonize well at 70-75 degrees in the jars. I have noticed that they are much faster growing than cubensis, and more hearty than most strains. They LOVE alder wood sawdust/chips. I used alder wood sawdust and organic wheat bran substrate for my jars(3 parts alder to 1 part wheat bran).
Once colonized i placed a 1/4 inch 50/50 casing layer on the bottom of the tray, sliced the cakes about an inch thick, and put an inch layer of mixed alder 30% sawdust 70% chips (boiled for 15 min and soaked for several hours then strained) on top and covered unit i saw mycelium growing throughout the fresh wood (about 3 or 4 days). I then cased it with 2 inches of unsterilized/pasteurized forest floor (70% topsoil and the rest pine needles, leaves, and bark).
Because they are wild, cold is required to get them to fruit. I used a small fruiting chamber with 3 inches of perlite, and placed them outside for the daylight hours (currently mid 40-50 degree F range and 12 hours of light). They have been fruiting like crazy. Im on flush 3 now. They are truely my favorite critters.
The Pan Cyans are alot more delicate. I used a cow manure/verm/brf substrate. It seems to be working, but it is taking awhile. It has been about a month, and they havent fully colonized the jars yet. I used a modified dung PF tek to get going:
http://www.shroomery.org/8418/How-do-I-cultivate-Panaeolus-cyanescens
I highly recommend the Azures! Ill get some pics up soon...
That is awesome!
Pics would be sweet!
Are you making any prints?
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