Psilocybe – The mysterious psychedelic genus
Psilocybe (/ˌsaɪloʊˈsaɪbi/ SY-loh-SY-bee) is a genus (category) of mushrooms that have gills underneath the cap as their defining feature. They...…
Mycology
Mycology guides covering mushroom spores, spore syringes, liquid culture and microscopy. Start with Spore Prints vs Syringes or Liquid Culture vs Spore Syringe, or browse every guide below. Looking for spores? See our spore syringes.
Comprehensive Guide to Mushroom Spore Collection Techniques
The world of mycology can be confusing at first. A liquid culture is entirely different from a spore syringe, though...…
A Comprehensive Guide to Mushroom Spore Identification
Mushroom spore identification is an essential skill for mycologists, enabling them to delve into the fungal kingdom’s vast diversity and...…
How to Use a Spore Syringe for Microscopy
As with anything you buy, the last thing you want is for your time and resources to go to waste....…
How to Identify Magic Mushrooms
Whether you’re a forager, researcher, or hobbyist, learning how to identify mushrooms can be incredibly fun and exciting. They grow...…
Where to Buy Mushroom Spores Online (2026)
Now that you have decided to embark on a growing mushroom journey, where to buy psilocybin mushroom spores? Before buying...…
Metocin (4-HO-MET): The Synthetic Cousin of Psilocin Explained
Metocin (4-HO-MET, Methylcybin) is a synthetic tryptamine, not a mushroom compound. This educational reference explains the chemistry, pharmacology, legal status,…
Psilocybin Spore Genetics Explained
You’ve got your first psilocybin spore syringe sitting in your fridge, and you’re wondering what exactly you should be looking...…
Agar Plates vs Liquid Culture vs Spore Syringes
You’re standing in front of your first mushroom cultivation setup, ready to inoculate your grain jars. But wait—should you grab...…