It may be difficult to attain Golden Teacher Mushroom fruiting conditions at home, but they show feasible growth with proper substrate and temperature!
Go through this article to learn more about how to grow Golden Teacher Mushrooms.
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Where Does Golden Teacher Mushroom Grow?
Golden Teacher Mushrooms (Psilocybe cubensis) are included in the genus of psychedelic Mushrooms distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
These saprophytic Mushrooms commonly grow in cow dung, sugarcane mulch or rice pasture soil.
Some specific places where Golden Teacher Mushrooms grow are the Southeastern United States, Mexico, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
Be Aware!
Golden Teacher & Penis Envy have copious amounts of psilocybin and psilocin, which cause hallucinatory effects in the brain.
Hence, you must consume them cautiously only after guidance from medical experts.
What Are Golden Teacher Fruiting Conditions?
There are some specific conditions for golden teacher Mushrooms to grow.
1. Fresh Air Exchange (FAE)
Fresh air exchange is essential for Mushrooms because it gives them the oxygen they need to grow and survive.
The Mushrooms will suffocate if the air inside their growth space is not constantly restored.
The amount of FAE that the Mushrooms’ need depends on the species.
Generally, the Mushrooms need 5-10 air exchanges per hour, so the air in the grow spaces should be exchanged frequently.
Tips For Providing Fresh Air Exchange
- Locate the Mushroom grow space in a well-ventilated area.
- Track the CO2 level in the grow space.
- Place an exhaust fan in the grow space.
- Make holes in either side of the container.
2. Lower Temperature
The perfect temperature for Golden Teacher Mushrooms to fruit is 70-75°F. The temperature should be constant throughout the fruiting process.
These Mushrooms will not grow well if the temperature drops too low.
Low-temperature damage the cell walls of Mushrooms and leads to shriveling, browning and even death of the Mushrooms.
Tips For Providing Ideal Temperature
- Place a room thermometer to assess the temperature of grow space.
- Grow Mushrooms in a cool, dark area.
- Use a heater or AC to maintain the ideal temperature for them.
- Remember not to let the sunlight reach the growing space.
3. High Relative Humidity
The ideal humidity for Golden Teacher Mushrooms is 80-90%, and it should be kept constant throughout the growing process.
Since these Mushrooms require high relative humidity, they will not grow well when the humidity drops too low.
Similarly, very high humidity invites molds to the Mushrooms.
Tips For Providing Ideal Relative Humidity
- Use a hygrometer to assess the relative humidity in the growing space.
- Place a humidifier near the growing Mushrooms to increase the humidity around them.
- Mist the grow space 4-5 times a day.
- But remember not to overwater them during this process because it can cause root rots.
4. Organic Substrates
Mushrooms are heterotrophs and can not produce their own food. So they uptake all the nutrients from the organic substrates.
Organic substrates, such as straws, hays, sawdust, and rotting logs, are mainly used to grow Mushrooms.
You can also use coco coir and vermiculite to grow Golden Teacher Mushrooms.
Fun Fact
To grow Mushrooms, you will need spawns or also called ‘Mushroom seeds,’ and this process is called spawning.
Spawns are a mixture of Mushroom mycelium and half-boiled grains of cereal plants (rice, wheat, millet, etc.).
Coco coir is a natural fiber that is made from coconut husks.
On top of that, vermiculite is a lightweight and absorbent substrate that helps to retain moisture.
Here are some importance of using organic homegrown substrates for growing Mushrooms:
- Organic homegrown substrates, such as coco coir, straws, and hays, are relatively inexpensive than other commercial substrates.
- Similarly, these substrates are easily available in our surroundings.
- Organic substrates are water-loving as they can retain more moisture.
- On top of that, they are lightweight and easy to work with.
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Conclusion!
Create constant growing conditions for these Mushrooms from the spawning until harvest (fruiting stage).
However, decontaminated casing soil prevents fungal and bacterial diseases, such as molds and blotches.
