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 | Easy |
| Cap appearance | Caramel to reddish-brown, often broad, with diameters of 3–9 cm |
| Cap development | Convex when young, gradually flattening with maturity |
| Stem appearance | White to pale cream, thick and sturdy |
| Gills | Grey when young, darkening to purple-brown as spores mature |
| Growth pattern | Vigorous development, often with large, fleshy fruiting bodies |
| Spore colour | Dark purple to almost black |
| Bruising | Blue discolouration may appear on damaged tissue |
Product Details
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Commercial name | PES Amazonian |
| 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
- Table 1 includes material labelled Psilocybe cubensis var. amazonian. It does not authenticate PES ancestry.
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