The B+ mushroom has a bit of a mysterious backstory that starts sometime in the 1990s. Legend has it that a cultivator who went by “Mr. G” down in Florida was the first to develop this particular strain, though nobody knows for sure. What made B+ special wasn’t just its size – these mushrooms grew bigger than their cousins with beautiful golden-brown caps – but how forgiving they were to grow. Unlike other finicky varieties that needed perfect conditions, B+ mushrooms seemed happy to thrive just about anywhere, which made them a favorite among both researchers and hobbyists.
Today, while these mushrooms remain illegal in most places due to their psychoactive properties, scientists are increasingly interested in their potential to help people struggling with depression, PTSD, and anxiety. It’s fascinating how something that started in someone’s grow room in the ’90s has become the subject of serious medical research at major universities, with researchers hoping to unlock their therapeutic secrets through carefully controlled clinical trials.
Read the full B+ mushroom strain guide for history, identification and genetics.
