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Got mushroom growing questions? You are in the right place. Ask Mick is your go-to Q&A column for real, practical mushroom growing questions that growers actually deal with — contaminated kits, slow growth, liquid culture, spore cultivation, microdosing schedules, storage tips, and shipping. If you have a question, Mick has an answer.
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Ate your home-grown magic mushrooms but felt no effect? You're not alone. This is called a "dud flush" — a harvest that looks perfect but turns out weak or inactive. Below we explain why magic mushrooms sometimes have no effect, what the science says, and how to prevent it.
Help! My magic mushroom grow kit is contaminated!
March 1, 2026
Learn how to recognize healthy mycelium, spot harmful molds early, and know when to save or discard your grow kit.
Growing magic mushrooms can be educational and rewarding, and a successful harvest can bring you a lot of wonderful experiences.
Because grow kits are natural products, you always need to watch out for contamination. In this guide you will learn what is normal, what is dangerous, and what to do in each situation.
What is the best temperature to grow magic mushrooms?
February 14, 2026
What is the best temperature for mushrooms to grow? Whether you are using a grow kit or building your own setup, mushroom growing temperature is one of the most important factors for a successful harvest. In this guide, we break down the ideal growing temperature for mushrooms at every stage of the process.
What to do if your magic mushroom kit won’t grow?
August 2, 2025
Learn when you just need more patience, when to improve conditions, and when to “wake up” a truly sleeping grow kit.
We’ve all been there: you set up your grow box in the grow bag with water, follow all the steps, and after 10, 11, 12 days you start wondering if anything is ever going to happen.
Don’t panic. Magic mushroom grow kits are living organisms, not machines. Every kit and every strain can behave a bit differently. In this guide we explain when a kit is simply lazy, when it is unhappy because of the conditions, and when you are dealing with a real sleeping kit that needs a wake‑up call.
Advantages of cultivating mushrooms with Liquid Culture
April 23, 2019
Thinking about cultivating mushrooms with spores? Then you've probably heard about Liquid Culture. Liquid Culture helps to achieve faster results and limitless mycelium growth. That sounds appealing! But... What is Liquid Culture? And how can it benefit you? In this short article, The Magic Mushroom Shop will quickly introduce you to this yellow/brownish fluid with superpowers.
Psilocybin Microdosing User Guide
February 25, 2019
Microdosing, which means taking tiny amounts of psychedelics (one-20th to one-tenth of a recreational dose) has spread from Sillicon Valley to the rest of the world.
People are using it not to escape their everyday lives but to enhance them. The amounts of a microdose are sub-perceptual, without the intense body high or hallucinating side effects.
Magic Mushroom Shop customers are fascinated by this subject, but there are still some question marks floating around. To make the practical preparation easier for you, we have made a Psilocybin Microdosing User Guide.
Mescaline extraction (Filter cloth method)
January 28, 2019
So you bought your first San Pedro cutting, what now? Here at the Magic Mushroom Shop, we have a lot of customers asking us about San Pedro, and the psycho active alkaloid Mescaline. Reading about the San Pedro history, current use and effects made you eager to explore. Now you're ready to dive a little deeper, into the methods of mescaline extraction. Well, say no more. Let's go!
Ask Mick: How do I store my mushroom grow kit?
July 24, 2017
After receiving your magic mushroom grow kit you probably want to start growing mushrooms right away, we would do the same! But occasionally you can find yourself in the middle of a move, preparing for a holiday or you have a magic mushroom combi-pack and don't want to start all your magic mushroom boxes at once. Today we will be looking at how do to store your magic mushroom grow kit properly if you don't want to use it right away. Here are the elements you need to consider:
Growing Magic Mushrooms from Cubensis Spores: Q&A
October 9, 2016
Thinking about growing magic mushrooms from scratch, with cubensis spores? All questions answered here! A special Magic Mushroom Shop Q&A, covering your questions regarding to growing magic mushrooms from cubensis spores. Continue reading
Orders from Magic Mushrooms Shop
January 4, 2015
This is one of your most frequently asked questions: What am I going to receive when I order products from your site? How are the orders packed and shipped from magic mushrooms shop? It's normal to have this concern because maybe you're living with someone who don't understand our way of live, or with someone who don't like the so called "drugs" and such. Or just because you don't want your neighbors knowing that you grow some magic mushrooms at home. Don't worry! You're going to see that our packages are pretty discreet. Continue reading
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