Description
What is Psilocybe Mexicana: Strain A?
Psilocybe Mexicana Strain A is a fascinating mushroom that has intrigued enthusiasts for years due to its unique sclerotia-forming abilities. The strain thrives in substrates such as sterilized grass seed, millet, and rice, and it forms sizable sclerotia within three months after inoculation. Strain A is capable of producing mushrooms as well. It is known for it’s ability to produce dense flushes with many mushrooms.
Regarding growth parameters, Psilocybe Mexicana Strain A prefers a warm and cozy environment. To paint a picture, the ideal conditions include:
1. Substrate: Sterilized grass seed, millet, and rice
2. Temperature during colonization: 75-80°F / 24-27°C
3. Temperature during fruiting: 71-75° / 22-24°C
4. Sclerotia formation: In uncased substrates and casing layer of fruiting trays
Psilocybe Mexicana Strain A is a stunning specimen that stands out in the world of mushrooms due to its ability to produce large sclerotia.
What is Sclerotia?
Sclerotia are hardened masses of hyphae that serve as a survival mechanism for certain fungi. They are typically composed of a thick, dark shell surrounding a core of thin, colorless cells and are rich in hyphae sustenance, notably oils. These structures contain only a small amount of water (5–10%) and can remain viable in a dry environment for several years. Sclerotia can come in various shapes and sizes, ranging from just a few cells to many. They play a critical role in the life cycle and reproduction of fungi, as well as in the uses of food, medicine (e.g., ergotamine), and agricultural blight management.
Overview of Psilocybe Mexicana Strain A Liquid Culture
The Psilocybe Mexicana Strain A Liquid Culture syringe, or LC, is perfect for your home mushroom research. It replaces Psilocybe Mexicana spore syringes by providing a guaranteed experience without concern of nongermination or contamination. This product will also speed up your project by two to four weeks over using spores!
This easy-to-use syringe is pre-filled with a living mycelium suspended in a nutrient broth of the famous Mexicana Strain A mushroom strain. You can begin researching the mushrooms immediately! In addition, our liquid culture syringes are made from high-end isolations that will speed your research efforts up to run much faster than our spores!
Product Volume: 10 Milliliters
Ingredients: Thick Spores brand mushroom liquid culture syringes are made with 100% natural ingredients and are non-toxic.
Culture media: Extra Light Malt Extract or Potato Dextrose for maximum shelf life and protection from senescence.
Advantages of Liquid Culture over Psilocybe Mexicana Spores
A liquid culture syringe has a significant advantage over a spore syringe in terms of the time you do not have to wait for germination. A liquid culture syringe will save you weeks to months in your endeavor. Another advantage is that liquid cultures can be advanced genetic isolates outperforming spores. Thick Spores sells only genetically isolated LC. Although LC syringes cost more than spore syringes, the benefits far outweigh the cost.
Usage
- Prepare the work area: Before you begin, ensure your workspace is clean and sanitized. You will need a clean surface to rest the syringe on and safe disposal for any used materials.
- Handle the syringe with care to avoid any accidental spills or contamination.
- Prepare the solution: Open the mushroom liquid culture syringe and ensure the aqueous solution is clear, other than the mycelium. If the aqueous solution is cloudy, discard it and start with a new one.
- Prepare a microscopy slide or sanitize the area to be penetrated by the dispensing needle.
- Dispense a small amount of the solution onto a microscopy slide, or inject 1 milliliter into the container you will use through a self-healing injection port.
Tips and Tricks for successful usage:
- Always be as clean as possible.
- Wear clean clothing.
- Practice good oral hygiene.
- Wear new gloves every time.
- Wipe all surfaces, including gloves, with disinfectant.
- Do not introduce un-sanitized items into a sanitized work area.
Shelf Life & Storage
Liquid Culture syringes have a shelf life of approximately three months before the nutrient broth becomes depleted of nutrients. Therefore, you must either use the LC before three months or transfer the mycelium in the syringe to a new and sterile medium with fresh nutrients.
Disclaimer: All products on this website are intended for lawful research purposes only. Psilocybin Mushroom Liquid Cultures do not contain psilocybin. This product is not intended for human consumption. Any pictures of mushrooms are for educational purposes only. No mushrooms are included with this product.
Please thoroughly research your local laws regarding mushroom cultivation or contact competent legal counsel. In addition, be aware that the cultivation of psilocybin-containing mushrooms is still illegal according to the United States federal government under the Controlled Substances Act.
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Look no further, this is a great looking LQ!