How Long Does It Take for Magic Mushrooms to Grow? Pevgrow Blog (2024)

Created: 31 March, 2024 by Alan Martinez

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• Explore the cultivation times of magic mushrooms, from commercial kits to growing from scratch, including harvest times and tips to speed up the process.
• How to grow magic mushrooms using different methods
• Dosage of hallucinogenic magic mushrooms

Growing magic mushrooms is both a fascinating and educational experience that can vary considerably in terms of time and effort required, depending on the chosen cultivation method. Methods range from using commercial cultivation kits, which significantly simplify the process, to growing from scratch, which offers a deeper and more personalized experience. Below, we will detail the necessary times for each of these methods.

🔥 Time Needed with Commercial Cultivation Kits

First Harvest:

Commercial cultivation kits or Magic Mushrooms are designed to be an easy and accessible way to grow magic mushrooms, as they come pre-inoculated with spores. The time from opening the kit to the first harvest typically varies between 2 to 4 weeks. This includes the emergence of the first primordia or “pins” and the development of the mushrooms until they are ready to be harvested.

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Subsequent Harvests (Flushes):

After the first harvest, cultivation kits can produce several additional harvests (known as flushes). Each flush requires about 1 to 2 weeks of time to develop after the previous harvest. The number of flushes can vary, but typically 2 to 5 additional harvests can be expected, with a gradual decrease in the amount of mushrooms produced in each new cycle.

🎯 Growing From Scratch

Preparation and Inoculation Phase

*Substrate Preparation

Before starting the cultivation, it is necessary to prepare a nutritious substrate for the mushrooms. The most commonly used magic mushroom cultivation substrate is a mixture of vermiculite and brown rice flour, known as PF Tek. This stage can take approximately 1-2 days, depending on the amount you prepare.

*Inoculation

Inoculation involves introducing Psilocybe cubensis spores into the substrate. This is generally done using a magic mushroom spore syringe. After inoculation, the substrate must be kept in a dark place with a stable temperature of about 23-27°C. The time from inoculation to the first signs of mycelium (the white root network of the fungus) is usually 1 to 2 weeks.

*Incubation Phase

During incubation, the mycelium fully colonizes the substrate. This process can take 2 to 4 weeks. It is crucial to keep the substrate out of direct light and under stable temperature conditions to promote healthy mycelium growth.

Fruiting Phase

Once the substrate is fully colonized, it is time to expose it to conditions that induce fruiting. This includes increasing exposure to light (indirect natural light or fluorescent light) and maintaining high humidity (between 90% and 95%) and a slightly lower temperature, around 22-25°C.

The first signs of fruiting, known as primordia or “pins,” will appear approximately one week after initiating fruiting conditions. From the appearance of the primordia until the mushrooms are ready for harvest, it usually takes 5 to 12 days.

Total Cultivation Time

Adding up all the phases, the total time from inoculation to the harvest of magic mushrooms or monguis varies from 4 to 8 weeks. It is important to note that these times can vary depending on the specific conditions of the cultivation environment, the strain of Psilocybe cubensis used, and the care and attention provided during the cultivation process.

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👾 Conclusion

In summary, commercial cultivation kits offer a quick and simple way to grow magic mushrooms, with the first harvest available in just 2 to 4 weeks and the possibility of multiple subsequent harvests. On the other hand, growing from scratch offers a more involved experience and can take from 5 to 8 weeks for the first harvest, but also allows for greater customization and potentially a higher long-term yield. Regardless of the chosen method, growing magic mushrooms requires patience, care, and a deep respect for the natural process. Now that you know the time needed for the growth of the laughing mushrooms, I recommend reading this other article that talks about how to identify contaminations in magic mushroom cultivation.

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