How to Grow Psilocybe cubensis

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Psilocybe cubensis

fungus

Psilocybe cubensis is a species of psychoactive basidiomycete fungus containing the compounds psilocybin and psilocin. It is one of the most widely distributed psilocybin mushrooms in the world. In most jurisdictions, cultivation of this species is illegal due to its controlled substance content.

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Example Psilocybe cubensis timeline · Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b)

Plant Psilocybe cubensis
Around Apr 17

Near Pittsburgh's average last spring frost.
Tend & protect
Late spring–summer

Watering, feeding, and pest-watch reminders.
Harvest Psilocybe cubensis
Late summer into fall

Before the first fall frost (≈ Nov 8)

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