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 to intermediate |
| Cap appearance | Pale golden to caramel-brown, often darker towards the centre |
| Cap development | Rounded when young, gradually expanding and flattening with maturity |
| Stem appearance | Slender, white to pale cream, sometimes thicker towards the base |
| Spore colour | Dark purple-brown |
| Bruising | Blue discolouration may appear on damaged tissue |
| Growth pattern | Often clustered, with small to medium-sized fruiting bodies |
About the Strain
Treasure Coast is a cultivated variety of Psilocybe cubensis associated with Florida's Atlantic coastline. Its golden-to-caramel-brown caps, slender pale stems and small to medium-sized mushrooms give it a characteristic appearance. The caps gradually flatten as they mature, while the fruiting bodies often develop in clusters. Blue discolouration can appear where the tissue is bruised.
The variety takes its name from Florida's Treasure Coast, a region with a remarkable maritime history. On 31 July 1715, a powerful hurricane struck a Spanish treasure fleet sailing along the coast, wrecking eleven vessels carrying silver, gold and other valuable cargo. Centuries of discoveries and salvage operations eventually gave the region its distinctive name.
The mushroom selection is traditionally associated with wild collections from this coastal area. Its name has also entered modern scientific research. In 2023, a population-genomic study examined genetic relationships among 124 Psilocybe cubensis genomes, including 86 cultivated samples, and identified Treasure Coast among the established commercial variety names.
Product Details
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Commercial name | Treasure Coast |
| 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
- Documents the 1715 fleet disaster and the background to the coastal name. It does not identify the original mushroom collector.
- Reports relationships among Treasure Coast-labelled isolates. It does not identify the original collection site or authenticate product photographs.
