The Transkei magic mushroom strain originated in South Africa, and is the one of the only mushrooms of the Cubensis genus known to grow on the African continent. Terrence Mckenna's "Stoned Ape Theory" refers to shrooms being one catalyst for the doubling of the human brain size in under 1,000,000 years, it is very possible this is one of the magic mushrooms early hominids were consuming.

It is a moderately potent stain that produces bodily vibration, sensory stimulation, euphoria, and light visuals, and a sense of social connection (very similar to the Malabar Strain). It is a great strain for beginners, and often refered to as 'versatile' or well suited to any application.

Transkei mushrooms are often a lighter coloration, with a thin, long, white asparagus-like stalk and a small caramel to golden yellow coloured cap. This strain typically has light sporulation and moderate yield.

FORMAT INFORMATION

Spore Syringe Option Includes: 1x Transkei Cubensis Spore Syringe, 1x Sterile 18ga needle, 1x Alcohol Swab.

SPORE SYRINGES SHOULD BE REFRIGERATED, AND ARE VIABLE FOR 8-12 MONTHS

Spore Print Option Includes: 1x Transkei Cubensis Spore Print in a 100x15mm Parafilm-wrapped Petri Dish

SPORE PRINTS ARE VIABLE FOR UP TO 10 YEARS.

Liquid Culture Syringe Option Includes: 1x Transkei Cubensis Liquid Culture Syringe, 1x Sterile 18ga needle, 1x Alcohol Swab.

LIQUID CULTURES SHOULD BE REFRIGERATED, AND ARE VIABLE FOR 2-3 MONTHS.

Agar Culture Option Includes: 1x Transkei Cubensis Isolate Agar Culture in a 100x15mm Parafilm-wrapped Petri Dish.

AGAR CULTURES ARE VIABLE FOR 1-2 MONTHS.

Master Culture Option Includes: 1x Fully Colonized Transkei Cubensis Mushroom Spawn Culture in a 1L polypropylene jar or 3L spawn bag.

MASTER CULTURES SHOULD BE USED UPON RECEIVING.

SPECIES INFORMATION

Habitat: Grains, Bovine/Equine Dung and Enriched Soils (MYCO-PRO™ Spawn Medium & MYCO-PRO™ Fruiting Medium are recommended)

Climate: Subtropical

Strain Origin: South Africa

Cap: 50+ mm in diameter, convex to broadly convex at maturity occasionally with acute umbo. Light yellow to golden caramel. Surface dry lacking remnants of universal veil on cap (spots). Flesh white soon bruising bluish green.

Stem: 75-125 mm in length, yellowish to white. Flesh bruising bluish green where injured. Persistent membranous annulus (ring) from partial veil that becomes dusted with purple brown spores at maturity.

Gills: Attachment adnate to adnexed. Grayish coloration in young fruit bodies becoming nearly black in maturity.

Spores: Dark purplish brown, subellipsoid on 4-spored basidia