Growth Timeline
From inoculation to harvest - what to expect
Inoculation
Start your grow
Day 0
Colonization
14-28 days
Day 21
Pinning
7-21 days
Day 35
Harvest
Ready to pick!
Day 77
Distinctive Features
- Phallic morphology with thick stem and bulbous cap
- Cap remains partially attached to stem longer than other varieties
- Significantly reduced sporulation compared to standard cubensis
- Intense blue-green bruising when handled or damaged
- Stems tend to be solid or nearly solid (vs. hollow in standard cubensis)
Appearance
Cap
Smaller and thicker than standard P. cubensis, often remaining bulbous; conic-campanulate to convex; rarely flattens fully even at maturity; cap remains partially attached to stem longer, often described as 'helmet-like'
Light brown
Medium brown
Caramel
Stem
Significantly thicker and denser than standard cubensis, contributing to phallic appearance; dense, solid, firm; white to pale yellow, darkening toward base
Spore Print
Dark purple-brown to purple-black