{"id":30443,"date":"2026-03-19T13:26:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalgreenwholesale.com\/uncategorized\/azurescens-outdoor-growkit\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T14:34:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:34:32","slug":"azurescens-outdoor-growkit","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/royalgreenwholesale.com\/en\/paddoshop\/mushroom-growkits\/growkit-specials-en\/azurescens-outdoor-growkit\/","title":{"rendered":"Azurescens Outdoor Growkit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Azurescens Outdoor Growkit<\/strong> is designed for experienced growers and users who want to establish a sustainable outdoor mushroom patch. This growkit works differently than a standard indoor kit: it provides the foundation for a natural growth bed in woody substrate, where the mycelium continues to develop underground. Because <strong>Psilocybe azurescens<\/strong> is known as one of the strongest mushroom species, this variety is primarily chosen by those intentionally seeking a potent strain and a long-term outdoor approach.  <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The Azurescens Outdoor Growkit is an outdoor cultivation set with active mycelium that allows you to build a natural growing spot on woody substrate. With proper setup and conditions, this patch can continue to develop and produce mushrooms again in season. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>What is the Azurescens Outdoor Growkit?<\/h2>\n<p>This growkit contains <strong>100% active mycelium<\/strong> in a compact <strong>280 ml<\/strong> substrate block. Instead of producing fruiting bodies directly indoors, this kit is developed to grow further outdoors in a suitable bed of wood chips. Psilocybe azurescens is naturally at home on <strong>woody soils and among grass<\/strong>, making this species well-suited for a sheltered spot in the garden.  <\/p>\n<p>It is important to know that this mushroom species mainly fruits in the <strong>colder months<\/strong>. The mycelium first develops underground, using that time to establish itself firmly in the substrate. After that, the mushrooms usually appear between <strong>October and January<\/strong>, often with the first harvest in November.  <\/p>\n<h2>How does an outdoor growkit work?<\/h2>\n<p>An outdoor growkit works differently than a classic indoor mushroom growkit. You use the existing mycelium as a starting point and mix it with pasteurized wood chips. The whole mixture is then given time to colonize further, after which you incorporate it into the ground outdoors.  <\/p>\n<p>The idea behind it is simple: you create a natural and nutritious environment in which the mycelium can expand. When temperature, moisture, and season align, the first mushrooms emerge. Many users choose this approach because a well-established patch can continue to develop over a long period.  <\/p>\n<h2>Cultivation info at a glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Destination:<\/strong> outdoor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Substrate:<\/strong> wood chips<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strain strength:<\/strong> very strong<\/li>\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> average<\/li>\n<li><strong>Planting period:<\/strong> late March to early June<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colonization temperature:<\/strong> 16\u201324\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fruiting temperature:<\/strong> around 7\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li><strong>Harvest period:<\/strong> October to January<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contents:<\/strong> 280 ml substrate with active mycelium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When do you plant an Azurescens Outdoor Growkit?<\/h2>\n<p>The right planting time depends mainly on the climate in your region. Because the mycelium needs time to establish itself first, you plant this species well before the mushroom season. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Northern Europe:<\/strong> from late March to June<\/li>\n<li><strong>Southern Europe:<\/strong> from September to December<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In practice, this means you plant the growkit during a period when the mycelium can expand quietly, so it is ready to form mushrooms later in the colder season.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you use the Azurescens Outdoor Growkit?<\/h2>\n<p>To set up an outdoor growing spot, you need a few extra materials in addition to the growkit. Think of a plastic container, beech wood chips, and a cardboard box. Optionally, you can use soil and grass seed to finish the spot more naturally.  <\/p>\n<h3>Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>10 liters of beech wood chips (approx. 5 mm)<\/li>\n<li>Cardboard box (max. 30 x 30 x 15 cm)<\/li>\n<li>1 liter plastic container<\/li>\n<li>Soil (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Grass seeds (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step-by-step plan<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Fill a plastic container with wood chips and pour boiling water over them.<\/li>\n<li>Let this sit for about 12 hours and then drain the excess water.<\/li>\n<li>Gently loosen the mycelium from the growkit.<\/li>\n<li>Mix the mycelium with the moist wood chips.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the mixture with wet cardboard and let it breathe by placing the lid loosely.<\/li>\n<li>Let this sit for about a month until the contents are fully colonized white.<\/li>\n<li>Then soak additional wood chips in boiling water again.<\/li>\n<li>Mix the colonized wood chips with the new wood chips.<\/li>\n<li>Place everything in a cardboard box and mix well.<\/li>\n<li>Bury the box outdoors in a shady spot.<\/li>\n<li>Optionally finish the spot with a thin layer of soil and grass seed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>What can you expect from Psilocybe azurescens?<\/h2>\n<p>Psilocybe azurescens is known for its <strong>very potent character<\/strong>. Compared to lighter species like many Psilocybe cubensis variants, this species is generally experienced as much more intense. Therefore, it is not a logical choice for beginners, but rather for experienced users already familiar with strong psychedelic effects.  <\/p>\n<p>Users often describe the experience as deep, visual, and mentally intense. Frequently mentioned characteristics include: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>strong visual hallucinations<\/li>\n<li>deep and philosophical thoughts<\/li>\n<li>creative insights<\/li>\n<li>a pronounced physical sensation or body high<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The final experience always depends on factors such as dosage, setting, sensitivity, mood, and experience. Do not expect a fixed pattern, but rather a powerful and often layered psychedelic experience. <\/p>\n<h2>Average dosage of Azurescens<\/h2>\n<p>Because Azurescens is known to be very strong, careful dosing is extra important. The amounts below are general guidelines often followed by experienced users. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mild experience:<\/strong> 0.5 g dried | 5 g fresh<\/li>\n<li><strong>Average experience:<\/strong> 1.5 g dried | 15 g fresh<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strong experience:<\/strong> 2.5 g dried | 25 g fresh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When in doubt, always start low, especially if you have no experience with this specific species. The strength can be intense and requires respect, preparation, and a suitable setting. <\/p>\n<h2>Harvest and regrowth<\/h2>\n<p>The first mushrooms usually appear around <strong>November<\/strong>. If conditions remain good, the spot can produce again later. This makes this growkit interesting for people who prefer to invest in a permanent outdoor spot rather than a one-time indoor grow.  <\/p>\n<p>You know the mushrooms are ready to harvest when <strong>the veil under the cap begins to release<\/strong>. Then gently grasp the mushroom, twist slightly back and forth, and pull it loose slowly. This minimizes damage to the underlying mycelium.  <\/p>\n<h2>Who is this growkit suitable for?<\/h2>\n<p>The Azurescens Outdoor Growkit is especially suitable for people who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have a sheltered outdoor spot available<\/li>\n<li>enjoy working with wood substrates and natural growing conditions<\/li>\n<li>have patience and do not expect immediate results<\/li>\n<li>have experience with strong mushroom species or want to consciously explore them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are looking for a simpler indoor cultivation method or a species with a more accessible character, another growkit or a lighter mushroom species is often a better first step.<\/p>\n<h2>Safety &amp; points of attention<\/h2>\n<p>Although this growkit is relatively straightforward to set up, both the cultivation and use of Azurescens require care. It is a strong species not intended for unprepared or impulsive use. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not suitable for beginners.<\/li>\n<li>Only use in a safe, quiet, and familiar environment.<\/li>\n<li>Do not combine with alcohol or other substances.<\/li>\n<li>Do not use in case of psychological vulnerability or during periods of mental instability.<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor growing requires patience; results always depend on season, temperature, and humidity.<\/li>\n<li>Store the growkit according to instructions and work as cleanly as possible when setting up the bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Contents of the growkit<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>280 ml substrate<\/li>\n<li>100% active mycelium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Azurescens Outdoor Growkit is designed for experienced growers and users who want to establish a sustainable outdoor mushroom patch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":30439,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[774],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-30443","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-growkit-specials-en","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/royalgreenwholesale.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/30443","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/royalgreenwholesale.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/royalgreenwholesale.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/royalgreenwholesale.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/30443\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30444,"href":"https:\/\/royalgreenwholesale.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/30443\/revisions\/30444"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/royalgreenwholesale.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30439"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/royalgreenwholesale.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30443"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/royalgreenwholesale.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=30443"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/royalgreenwholesale.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=30443"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/royalgreenwholesale.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=30443"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}