This 1,200 ml kit is designed for growing mushrooms and comes with a prepared growing medium, a lidded tray, a filter bag and two paperclips. The included instructions explain the process in a few straightforward steps.
Strain Characteristics
| Trait | Description |
|---|
| Growing difficulty | Advanced |
| Cap appearance | Milky-white to pale ivory, generally 3–8 cm in diameter |
| Cap development | Convex when young, gradually becoming broader and flatter with maturity |
| Stem appearance | Thick, sturdy and pale, sometimes irregular or twisted |
| Growth pattern | Medium to large fruiting bodies, sometimes with compact or irregular shapes |
| Spore colour | Dark purple to black |
| Bruising | Pronounced blue to blue-grey discolouration |
About the Strain
Blue Ghost is a pale variety of Psilocybe cubensis, recognised for its milky-white caps, thick stems and pronounced blue bruising. The caps are initially convex and gradually broaden as they mature, while the stems can develop irregular or twisted shapes. Some specimens have particularly compact proportions. The blue colouring appears when mushroom tissue is damaged, a natural reaction also found in other Psilocybe varieties.
The variety's development is credited to breeder Julian Mattucci, who crossed Long Ghost with Shakti Blue Mutant, also known as Blue Shakti. This combination brought together two established cultivated lines with different characteristics.
Long Ghost belongs to the wider True Albino Teacher (TAT) family, whose origins are associated with Golden Teacher and the selection work of breeder Jik Fibs. Ghost developed as a separate branch of this family, eventually giving rise to related selections such as Long Ghost. Mattucci's cross represents a later development within this breeding history, combining that lineage with Shakti genetics.
Product Details
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Commercial name | Blue Ghost |
| Species | Psilocybe cubensis |
| Tray volume | 1,200 ml |
| Container | Plastic tray with lid |
| Grain | Fully colonised rye |
| Base layer | Perlite |
| Casing layer | Vermiculite |
| Included accessories | Filter bag and two paperclips |
| Instructions | Included |
Is a Heat Mat Really Necessary?
In most homes, it's possible to find a suitable spot with enough light and a reasonably stable temperature, so a heat mat is usually not necessary. If the surroundings are too cool, additional warmth may be helpful. A heat mat can be used on its own, while an optional thermostat offers more precise temperature control when needed.
References
- Supports the general explanation of injury-related blueing. It does not authenticate Blue Ghost history or a fixed appearance.
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