Lucid Gates
Please note that our Lucid Gates Psilocybe cubensis Liquid Culture Syringes are intended for research and taxonomy purposes only through microscopy. The images and information we provide are intended solely for educational and research reference. As these syringes are offered solely for research and educational purposes, they are not intended for cultivation or consumption. When purchasing, it's important to choose a reputable source. We personally vet our mycologists, offer high-quality genetics, and provide discreet shipping for your privacy.
What is a Mushroom Liquid Culture Syringe?
A mushroom liquid culture syringe, or LC syringe, is a tool filled with a liquid solution that contains the mycelium of a specific mushroom species. Mycologists use these syringes to place mycelium onto a microscope slide for observing potential diseases or infections. For mushroom growers, LC syringes are used to inoculate substrates like sawdust, straw, or wood chips, helping mushrooms grow efficiently in these materials.
What is Mushroom Mycelium?
Mushroom mycelium is essentially the "roots" of the fungus. It consists of a network of fine threads called hyphae that absorb nutrients from the environment and eventually form mushrooms. Mycelium is vital for cultivating edible mushrooms and is also used in medicinal and research fields.
Who Should Choose LC Syringes?
Liquid culture syringes are perfect for those looking to boost productivity and speed up their mushroom cultivation projects. They offer a faster and more efficient growth process compared to traditional spore syringes. However, LC syringes are a bit more expensive. If you value quicker results and higher yields, LC syringes are the way to go.
Background:
Lucid Gates is a hybrid strain of Psilocybe cubensis, resulting from the cross between Melmac (a variant of Penis Envy) and Pearly Gates (itself a cross between Melmac and True Albino Teacher). This lineage combines the potency of Melmac with the unique characteristics of Pearly Gates, resulting in a strain that is both aesthetically pleasing and highly regarded among researchers. In its natural habitat, Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms often grow in humid, subtropical climates, flourishing in nutrient-rich soils or pastures. Lucid Gates is noted for its resilience and adaptability, making it a popular choice for both novice and experienced mycologists studying Psilocybe cubensis.
Species:
Psilocybe cubensis
Classification:
Hallucinogenic
Cap:
The cap of Lucid Gates mushrooms typically measures 15–75 mm in diameter. It is convex to slightly conical when young, becoming more flattened as it matures. The caps display a tan to golden-brown coloration, often fading to a lighter beige with age, and are known for their smooth surface and subtle metallic sheen.
Stem:
The stem ranges from 100–175 mm in length and is slender but sturdy. Its color is white to pale cream and often exhibits blue bruising when handled, indicative of psilocybin presence.
Gills:
The gills are initially pale to medium brown, darkening to a rich purplish-black as the spores mature. This transition is typical of Psilocybe cubensis species and aids in identifying the mushroom's maturity.
Spores:
Lucid Gates spores are dark purplish-brown and measure approximately 11.5–17.3 µm in length and 7.7–9.6 µm in width, consistent with the dimensions of Psilocybe cubensis spores.
Orders requesting Psilocybe genera spores shipped to Idaho and Georgia will be refused, voided, or refunded. Possession of these mushroom spores may be illegal in ID and GA without the proper permissions.
Please note that our Lucid Gates Psilocybe cubensis Liquid Culture Syringes are intended for research and taxonomy purposes only through microscopy. The images and information we provide are intended solely for educational and research reference. As these syringes are offered solely for research and educational purposes, they are not intended for cultivation or consumption. When purchasing, it's important to choose a reputable source. We personally vet our mycologists, offer high-quality genetics, and provide discreet shipping for your privacy.
What is a Mushroom Liquid Culture Syringe?
A mushroom liquid culture syringe, or LC syringe, is a tool filled with a liquid solution that contains the mycelium of a specific mushroom species. Mycologists use these syringes to place mycelium onto a microscope slide for observing potential diseases or infections. For mushroom growers, LC syringes are used to inoculate substrates like sawdust, straw, or wood chips, helping mushrooms grow efficiently in these materials.
What is Mushroom Mycelium?
Mushroom mycelium is essentially the "roots" of the fungus. It consists of a network of fine threads called hyphae that absorb nutrients from the environment and eventually form mushrooms. Mycelium is vital for cultivating edible mushrooms and is also used in medicinal and research fields.
Who Should Choose LC Syringes?
Liquid culture syringes are perfect for those looking to boost productivity and speed up their mushroom cultivation projects. They offer a faster and more efficient growth process compared to traditional spore syringes. However, LC syringes are a bit more expensive. If you value quicker results and higher yields, LC syringes are the way to go.
Background:
Lucid Gates is a hybrid strain of Psilocybe cubensis, resulting from the cross between Melmac (a variant of Penis Envy) and Pearly Gates (itself a cross between Melmac and True Albino Teacher). This lineage combines the potency of Melmac with the unique characteristics of Pearly Gates, resulting in a strain that is both aesthetically pleasing and highly regarded among researchers. In its natural habitat, Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms often grow in humid, subtropical climates, flourishing in nutrient-rich soils or pastures. Lucid Gates is noted for its resilience and adaptability, making it a popular choice for both novice and experienced mycologists studying Psilocybe cubensis.
Species:
Psilocybe cubensis
Classification:
Hallucinogenic
Cap:
The cap of Lucid Gates mushrooms typically measures 15–75 mm in diameter. It is convex to slightly conical when young, becoming more flattened as it matures. The caps display a tan to golden-brown coloration, often fading to a lighter beige with age, and are known for their smooth surface and subtle metallic sheen.
Stem:
The stem ranges from 100–175 mm in length and is slender but sturdy. Its color is white to pale cream and often exhibits blue bruising when handled, indicative of psilocybin presence.
Gills:
The gills are initially pale to medium brown, darkening to a rich purplish-black as the spores mature. This transition is typical of Psilocybe cubensis species and aids in identifying the mushroom's maturity.
Spores:
Lucid Gates spores are dark purplish-brown and measure approximately 11.5–17.3 µm in length and 7.7–9.6 µm in width, consistent with the dimensions of Psilocybe cubensis spores.
Orders requesting Psilocybe genera spores shipped to Idaho and Georgia will be refused, voided, or refunded. Possession of these mushroom spores may be illegal in ID and GA without the proper permissions.
Please note that our Lucid Gates Psilocybe cubensis Liquid Culture Syringes are intended for research and taxonomy purposes only through microscopy. The images and information we provide are intended solely for educational and research reference. As these syringes are offered solely for research and educational purposes, they are not intended for cultivation or consumption. When purchasing, it's important to choose a reputable source. We personally vet our mycologists, offer high-quality genetics, and provide discreet shipping for your privacy.
What is a Mushroom Liquid Culture Syringe?
A mushroom liquid culture syringe, or LC syringe, is a tool filled with a liquid solution that contains the mycelium of a specific mushroom species. Mycologists use these syringes to place mycelium onto a microscope slide for observing potential diseases or infections. For mushroom growers, LC syringes are used to inoculate substrates like sawdust, straw, or wood chips, helping mushrooms grow efficiently in these materials.
What is Mushroom Mycelium?
Mushroom mycelium is essentially the "roots" of the fungus. It consists of a network of fine threads called hyphae that absorb nutrients from the environment and eventually form mushrooms. Mycelium is vital for cultivating edible mushrooms and is also used in medicinal and research fields.
Who Should Choose LC Syringes?
Liquid culture syringes are perfect for those looking to boost productivity and speed up their mushroom cultivation projects. They offer a faster and more efficient growth process compared to traditional spore syringes. However, LC syringes are a bit more expensive. If you value quicker results and higher yields, LC syringes are the way to go.
Background:
Lucid Gates is a hybrid strain of Psilocybe cubensis, resulting from the cross between Melmac (a variant of Penis Envy) and Pearly Gates (itself a cross between Melmac and True Albino Teacher). This lineage combines the potency of Melmac with the unique characteristics of Pearly Gates, resulting in a strain that is both aesthetically pleasing and highly regarded among researchers. In its natural habitat, Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms often grow in humid, subtropical climates, flourishing in nutrient-rich soils or pastures. Lucid Gates is noted for its resilience and adaptability, making it a popular choice for both novice and experienced mycologists studying Psilocybe cubensis.
Species:
Psilocybe cubensis
Classification:
Hallucinogenic
Cap:
The cap of Lucid Gates mushrooms typically measures 15–75 mm in diameter. It is convex to slightly conical when young, becoming more flattened as it matures. The caps display a tan to golden-brown coloration, often fading to a lighter beige with age, and are known for their smooth surface and subtle metallic sheen.
Stem:
The stem ranges from 100–175 mm in length and is slender but sturdy. Its color is white to pale cream and often exhibits blue bruising when handled, indicative of psilocybin presence.
Gills:
The gills are initially pale to medium brown, darkening to a rich purplish-black as the spores mature. This transition is typical of Psilocybe cubensis species and aids in identifying the mushroom's maturity.
Spores:
Lucid Gates spores are dark purplish-brown and measure approximately 11.5–17.3 µm in length and 7.7–9.6 µm in width, consistent with the dimensions of Psilocybe cubensis spores.
