{"id":160995,"date":"2024-05-14T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/?p=160995"},"modified":"2024-12-19T08:48:03","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T07:48:03","slug":"psilocybe-azurescens-what-is-it-and-how-to-grow-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/psilocybe-azurescens-what-is-it-and-how-to-grow-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Psilocybe Azurescens: how to grow it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The world of hallucinogenic mushrooms is booming. There is a great diversity of different species that <strong>grow naturally and can also be cultivated<\/strong>. Each one has specific characteristics, but they all contain psilocybin, a psychedelic active principle. This substance was first isolated in 1958 by Dr. Albert Hofmann; in many countries, this substance is considered a drug and therefore illegal. Among some of these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/776-magic-mushroom\">hallucinogenic mushrooms<\/a> is the <strong>Psilocybe Azurescens<\/strong>, one of the most potent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5a382a6c803\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5a382a6c803\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/psilocybe-azurescens-what-is-it-and-how-to-grow-it\/#What_is_Psilocybe_Azurescens\" >What is Psilocybe Azurescens?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/psilocybe-azurescens-what-is-it-and-how-to-grow-it\/#Appearance_of_Psilocybe_Azurescens\" >Appearance of Psilocybe Azurescens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/psilocybe-azurescens-what-is-it-and-how-to-grow-it\/#How_to_grow_Psilocybe_Azurescens\" >How to grow Psilocybe Azurescens?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/psilocybe-azurescens-what-is-it-and-how-to-grow-it\/#Cultivation\" >Cultivation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/psilocybe-azurescens-what-is-it-and-how-to-grow-it\/#Drying_and_storage\" >Drying and storage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Psilocybe_Azurescens\"><\/span><strong>What is Psilocybe Azurescens?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, psilocybin has become increasingly common both recreationally and medicinally. Within the <strong>vast spectrum of magic mushrooms<\/strong>, the genus Psilocybe is the most popular; it contains psilocin and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/effects-of-psilocybin\/\">psilocybin<\/a>, which offer hallucinogenic properties. This type is further divided into various subtypes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Semilanceata<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cyanescens<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cubensis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baeocystis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Psilocybe Azurescens<\/strong>, with a much higher psilocybin content than others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The properties of this species were discovered by mycologists Paul Stamets and Jochen Gartz in 1995. In fact, it is named Azurescens in honor of Stamets&#8217; son, named Azureus. It grows naturally on the west coast of the United States, but due to its popularity, it has spread to Germany, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/psilocybe-azurescens-habitat.jpg\" alt=\"Psilocybe azurescens habitat\" class=\"wp-image-160958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/psilocybe-azurescens-habitat.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/psilocybe-azurescens-habitat-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/psilocybe-azurescens-habitat-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As for its habitat, the mushrooms grow among sand dunes in grassy clumps and on rotten wood. Additionally, Psilocybe azurescens is considered one of the most potent, containing up to <strong>1.8% psilocybin, 0.5% psilocin, and 0.4% baeocystin<\/strong> of the total dry weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Appearance_of_Psilocybe_Azurescens\"><\/span><strong>Appearance of Psilocybe Azurescens<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The typical characteristics of Psilocybe azurescens are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>cap with a diameter of 3 to 10 cm<\/strong>, conical in shape that extends convexly and flattens with age; hence resembling a flying saucer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The surface is smooth, sticky, as it is covered in a gelatinous film. It exhibits a brown to <strong>ochre-brown or caramel<\/strong> color, sometimes speckled with dark blue or bluish-black areas. Similarly, when damaged, it shows intense blue bruising, hence also known as &#8216;Blue Angel&#8217;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The edge is sometimes irregular and eroded when mature, initially slightly curved, then conversely flattens with maturation. The whitish stem becomes gray with moisture and measures from 9 to 20 cm long and from 3 to 6 mm wide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p>[ppgbo products=&#8221;3109,2675,2679&#8243; language=&#8221;en&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_grow_Psilocybe_Azurescens\"><\/span><strong>How to grow Psilocybe Azurescens?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To successfully grow Psilocybe Azurescens, the cultivation method must be considered first and then drying to store them properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultivation\"><\/span><strong>Cultivation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Psilocybe Azurescens cultivation is possible both indoors and outdoors, although indoors it is more challenging to ensure the necessary conditions for development, so <strong>most people choose to cultivate outdoors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>best way to ensure proper development<\/strong> is to simulate its natural environment. To do this, <strong>use moist soil<\/strong> and preferably wood as well, protect them from the sun, and ensure an <strong>ideal temperature between 16 and 22\u00b0C<\/strong> for colonization. Then it should be maintained between 7 and 10\u00b0C until the end of cultivation and humidity of 90%.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/azurescens.jpg\" alt=\"Azurescens\" class=\"wp-image-160943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/azurescens.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/azurescens-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/azurescens-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If choosing to cultivate indoors, it is recommended to get a mycological studies kit designed for this purpose. First, place wood in a container and moisten it, then add the mushroom spores and a <strong>layer of soil on top<\/strong>. After the first appearance, they should be placed in the refrigerator and aerated every two days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1. Sterilize<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2. Inoculate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3. Let grow for approximately 15 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4. Harvest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is necessary to watch the mushrooms carefully and harvest them before the cap opens and the spores disperse everywhere and contaminate the mycelium. Growth is not always uniform, so the <strong>harvesting of all mushrooms will not necessarily be at the same time<\/strong>; the average is between 5 and 12 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To harvest, pinch the base of the stem and twist slightly while <strong>pulling upwards until it breaks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drying_and_storage\"><\/span><strong>Drying and storage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once harvested, it&#8217;s time to dry the mushrooms. There are different options for this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>first involves placing them on a towel<\/strong> or cardboard in a well-ventilated place or using a fan to speed up the process. Drying can take several hours, and the room&#8217;s environmental conditions are a factor that directly determines the effectiveness of this technique.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>second option is to use a food dehydrator<\/strong>, which represents a higher investment but a better quality result. This device has a heater that heats the hallucinogenic mushrooms, <strong>causing the release of moisture<\/strong>, and with internal fans, the hot air is dispersed to dehydrate the mushrooms. Another method is to dry them using vermiculite in a hermetic jar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The last involves using a <strong>desiccant like silica gel or Epsom salts<\/strong>, a substance aimed at absorbing moisture from the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As for conservation, mushrooms are best preserved if protected from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat. In other words, <strong>magic mushrooms should be stored in a cool<\/strong>, dimly lit, and dry place.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world of hallucinogenic mushrooms is booming. There is a great diversity of different species that grow naturally and can also be cultivated. Each one has specific characteristics, but they all contain psilocybin, a psychedelic active principle. 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