The microscopic, reproductive units of psilocybin mushrooms are called spores. Spores are haploid cells that unite to form a diploid cell. When these spores are grown in an environment where they have access to nutrients and moisture, they will germinate into mycelial (mushroom) tissue. The mycelial tissue then produces and expels the spores, beginning the process anew.

Since magic mushroom spores contain no active compounds, and therefore no psilocybin, they can be sold legally online and used primarily for research purposes. There are 2 states within the US that still prohibit the sale of magic mushroom spores, and those are Idaho and Georgia.

Microscopy, simply put, is the magnified observation of a very small object. This is achieved through the use of a microscope and can be used to view cells, bacteria, or spores such as magic mushroom spores.

Even though it is illegal to grow magic mushrooms in most states*, you can still purchase magic mushroom spores. This is because the spores themselves do not contain the active, illegal ingredient found in magic mushrooms – Psilocybin.

It is also important to remember that most types of mushrooms can be grown similarly. 

*New Mexico is the one state that has no laws against growing psilocybin containing mushrooms

Mushroom spores are very resilient. We recommend putting them in a refrigerator, or somewhere cool and dry. If you don’t use the spores within 30 days, which is general best practice, it isn’t a problem. Some mycologists have reported observing viable spores from syringes that had been refrigerated for an entire year.

In 48 of the 50 states (sorry Georgia and Idaho), magic mushroom spores can be purchased legally online and shipped directly to your home. To get started on your magic mushroom journey, check out our shop page here.

All orders are typically shipped the next day, and can be expected to arrive anywhere between 5-7 business days from purchase.