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B+ — Spore Vial 10ml

B+ is the most forgiving cubensis spore vial in our catalogue — fast colonisation, large dense fruits, and tolerant of suboptimal grow conditions.

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The beginner’s workhorse that never lets you down

B+ arrived in cultivation circles in the late 1990s, introduced by a grower known only as “Mr. G.” Rumoured at first to be a hybrid of Psilocybe cubensis and P. azurescens, it was eventually established as a pure cubensis cultivar — the hybrid story is a myth that stuck because of how robustly this strain performs. Within a few years of release, B+ had spread across Shroomery forums and became the default first strain for an entire generation of home cultivators across the USA and Europe.

What B+ looks like in the fruiting chamber

B+ produces large, fleshy fruit bodies with caramel-brown caps that fade to a lighter caramel at the edges. Caps are convex when young, broadening and flattening with maturity. Stems are notably long — often 15–20 cm — thick, and white to yellowish. Handling triggers a strong blue bruising reaction. Spore prints are a deep purple-brown.

A balanced reputation across the community

Community reports describe B+ as a well-rounded strain: approachable, warm, and manageable in character. It is not commonly cited among the most intense cubensis varieties, which is precisely why it has remained the top recommendation for newer cultivators. Anecdotal accounts emphasise mood-lifting and mildly visual qualities. As with all cubensis, growing conditions and harvest timing matter more than strain genetics alone.

Why B+ is the most forgiving strain in the catalogue

B+ tolerates temperature swings from 16–29 °C, handles minor humidity lapses, and competes well against contamination pressure that would knock back fussier strains. Colonisation runs fast on grain and cakes alike. Most growers report full colonisation in 10–14 days on grain with first harvest around 30–45 days from inoculation. Expect three to four productive flushes, with some growers pushing five on manure or straw substrates.

B+ at a glance

StrainB+
OriginLikely USA — released by Mr. G in the late 1990s, possibly a P. cubensis × P. azurescens hybrid (disputed)
DifficultyVery easy — extremely beginner-friendly
Colonisation speedFast
Yield ratingHigh — among the most consistent producers
Cap colourCaramel brown, lighter at the edges
BruisingStrong blue
Notable traitTolerates a wide temperature range (16–29 °C); the most forgiving strain in the catalogue

About Psilocybe cubensis vials

Every spore vial in our catalogue contains a single, isolated Psilocybe cubensis strain in a sterile preservation fluid. Cubensis is the most widely cultivated species in the genus, with shared growing parameters across most strains — the differences between strains are mostly visual, behavioural and in subtle yields. The technical specs below apply to every cubensis vial we ship; the strain-specific traits are listed in the table on each product page.

Species Psilocybe cubensis
Vial volume 10 ml
Fruiting temperature 21–24 °C (70–75 °F)
Optimal humidity 90–95%
Compatible substrates BRF cakes, grain, manure-based, coir-based
Time to first harvest ~30–45 days (varies per strain)
Typical flushes 3–5
Spore print colour Dark purple-brown
Shelf life Up to 2 years refrigerated (2–8 °C)

Contents

  • 1× glass vial with 10 ml sterile spore solution
  • 1× sterile 10 ml syringe
  • 2× alcohol prep pads (“alco preps”)
  • Carton box, sealed for shipping

Why choose a spore vial?

  • Long shelf life. Up to 2 years refrigerated — significantly longer than a typical spore syringe.
  • No static charge. Glass vials don’t carry static, so spores stay in suspension and don’t cling to the inside walls. You actually get to use 100% of the spores.
  • Higher spore density. Roughly 1,000 spore grow-parts per millilitre — about double a standard syringe.
  • Resealable septum. The rubber membrane re-seals after each needle pass, so one vial inoculates multiple substrates over time.
  • Compatible with liquid culture media. Vial spore solution is clean for use with LC growth media, where syringes often aren’t.

Practical use

A 10 ml spore vial holds enough solution to inoculate roughly 3 litres of substrate (around 3 ml per litre). Always sterilise the rubber septum with an alcohol prep before inserting a needle, and replace the protective stopper cap between uses. The vial can be drawn from multiple times as long as the septum is sterilised before each pass.

Best practice: transfer to agar or liquid culture first. For the most reliable results, don’t inject spore solution directly into grain. Spores need to germinate before they can colonise, and grain offers no way to spot contamination early. Transferring to an agar plate or to a liquid culture (LC) medium first lets you isolate clean, vigorous mycelium before it ever touches your final substrate. This step typically increases success rates significantly and lets you produce multiple grain bags from a single vial via LC.

Want a full step-by-step walkthrough on inoculating, storing and reusing your spore vial?

View spore vial instructions

Storage

Store the vial in the refrigerator between 2 °C and 8 °C (35–46 °F), dark and upright. Keep the protective septa stopper cap in place when not in use. Do not freeze — ice crystal formation can rupture spores. Stored correctly, a spore vial remains usable for up to 2 years from dispatch. If the solution shows green, pink or orange tints, contamination has set in and the vial should be discarded; faint brownish cloudiness is normal and represents the spores themselves.

A note on legality

Psilocybe spores themselves contain no psilocybin and are legal to possess in most EU countries. Local laws on cultivation and possession of mature mushrooms vary — please check the regulations in your country before going further.

Additional Info
Additional Info
Productcode MCS.SPVIA.002-BPLU-10
Weight (KG) 0.1000
Form Vial
Contents (ml) 10ml
Mushroom Strain B+
Species Psilocybe cubensis
Potency Average / High
Difficulty Easy
Origin Unknown

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Good B+ Review by Oli
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It took much time the growth process to begin.
Grow slowly, not abundantly.
Had 3 waves. (Posted on 11/3/2022)
HAPPY CUSTOMER Review by Max
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I received two vials and both of them were vital. I am very satisfied and I do recommend this product.
Very fast delivery as well. (Posted on 4/7/2021)
Reliable B+ - good for beginners Review by Steve
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B+ has a reputation as a forgiving tolerant fast-colonising strain that reliably produces generous flushes. I found that to be the case with mine. I even got a single mushroom of 122 grams, my largest yet. (Posted on 2/15/2021)
Good Review by Mohammad
It works. thanks. (Posted on 1/26/2021)
Good B+ Spore Vial Review by Gert
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Works great when done the right way (Posted on 3/19/2018)
great fast growing Review by Grant
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very fast from inoculation to fruit... nice healthy size fruits. highly recommended (Posted on 1/3/2016)
Not what I expected but still good Review by Edward
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It was my first time using this so I did not get such good results. I did nnt know how much to use and I broke some of my jars when I left the rye grain cooking without water . I managed to get enough colonized for 1 1l box out of the syringe. I have not grown the mushrooms yet because it is not ready yet. If you are looking for something interesting to do this is a good option. But if its just mushrooms you are after the B plus mycelium boxes are much better. Some of the mushrooms I got from the B Plus mycelium boxes weigh 15 grams most 10 grams. Very easy to grow. Spray 5 times every 2 days with water and not too bright light. A kind of shaded area is best. 3 weeks later almost the whole surface is covered with huge 10 gram mushrooms. Very fast delivery. This is the best website to buy mushroom stuff from. Fast customer service as well. (Posted on 5/29/2012)

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