Hillbilly Pumpkin Cloud920® XL Ready-to-grow bag

The Hillbilly Pumpkin Cloud920® XL Ready-to-grow bag gives mushroom growers the opportunity to grow one of the most striking and beginner-friendly Psilocybe cubensis strains available. This unique strain combines the charm of mycological heritage with reliable performance and mild but psychedelic effects, making it an excellent choice for both novice growers and experienced growers looking for a reliable strain with medium potency. It is also the perfect choice for lovers of the more natural side of psycedelic mushrooms. This is not a hybrid bred for years in laboratories but taken from nature and cultivated to perfection. So get your banjos out and become one with nature.

Origin and background

Hillbilly Pumpkin dates back to the late 1990s, when it was first isolated by a mycologist known as “Hillbilly” from wild specimens found in Arkansas. This strain originates from the natural P. cubensis populations that thrive in the southern United States, where the warm, humid climate provides ideal growing conditions. Since its introduction to the mycological community, Hillbilly Pumpkin has gained recognition for its distinctive shape and reliable cultivation characteristics, making it a staple among home growers around the world.

This strain is a perfect example of mycological innovation, combining wild genetic power with carefully selected traits that make it particularly well-suited for indoor cultivation. Its development reflects the grassroots level of mushroom strain development, stemming from the passion and dedication of amateur mycologists rather than commercial cultivation programs.

Why choose Hillbilly Pumpkin?

Hillbilly Pumpkin stands out in the Psilocybe cubensis family for its striking appearance and reliable cultivation. This strain produces truly unique fruiting bodies that live up to their name, with thick, chunky stems and broad, flattened caps that often have a warm orange-brown color reminiscent of autumn pumpkins. 

The striking shape makes each harvest a visual spectacle, with mushrooms that are as beautiful as they are functional.

In addition to its aesthetic qualities, Hillbilly Pumpkin offers growers exceptional reliability and forgiveness. The strain exhibits remarkable resistance to contamination and aggressive colonization, making it particularly suitable for beginners who have not yet fully mastered their sterile techniques. Thanks to its hardy genetics, it thrives under suboptimal conditions and still delivers impressive yields, making it an ideal choice for novice growers looking for consistent results.

Key characteristics

• Moderate potency: Hillbilly Pumpkin contains approximately 0.40-0.60% tryptamines, placing it in the lower to medium potency range of P. cubensis strains. This balanced potency profile makes it particularly valuable for microdosing and users seeking mild, manageable experiences. The strain gained particular recognition after winning the Microdose Champion category at the Oakland Hyphae Psilocybin Cup in the spring of 2022.

• Distinctive morphology: This strain produces unmistakable fruiting bodies characterized by exceptionally thick, white stems and broad, often flattened caps that range from light brown to vibrant orange-brown. Individual mushrooms can reach impressive sizes, with some specimens weighing over 200 grams fresh, although the typical harvest consists of medium to large mushrooms with the characteristic pumpkin-like appearance.

• Fast growth: Although Hillbilly Pumpkin is considered relatively slow-growing compared to some commercial strains, this strain typically produces its first flush within 19-30 days after inoculation. The aggressive mycelium colonizes substrates efficiently, and the strain is known for producing multiple productive flushes with proper care.

• High biological efficiency: Growers can expect exceptional yields from Hillbilly Pumpkin, with well-managed crops producing significant harvests in multiple flushes. The robust genetics of the strain contribute to consistent performance and reliable productivity, making it economically attractive for personal cultivation.

Growing experience

The Hillbilly Pumpkin Cloud920® XL Ready-to-grow bag is designed for maximum convenience and success.

The kit contains premium, fully colonized substrate that has undergone rigorous quality control to ensure a contamination-free grow. The bag's advanced design incorporates microporous filtration technology that ensures optimal gas exchange and prevents contamination, creating ideal conditions for fruiting without the need for complicated setup procedures.

You can expect the first pinheads within 7-14 days after activation, and approximately 5-7 days later, the mushrooms will be fully grown and ready to harvest. Due to the forgiving nature of this strain, small fluctuations in the environment will not greatly affect the yield or quality, making this strain particularly suitable for growers working in less than ideal conditions.

Instructions

The Cloud920® Ready-to-Grow bag does not include instructions. You can find the detailed instructions online here.