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Costa Rican Mushroom  Mycotopia
Costa Rican Mushroom  Mycotopia
Costa Rican Mushroom  Mycotopia
Costa Rican Mushroom  Mycotopia
Costa Rican Mushroom  Mycotopia
Costa Rican Mushroom  Mycotopia
Costa Rican Mushroom  Mycotopia
Costa Rican Mushroom  Mycotopia

Costa Rican Mushroom

$19.99
  • Liquid Culture
  • Agar Plate
  • Agar Slant
  • Microtube

Costa Rican Mushroom

The discovery of the Costa Rican strain unfolded, as you might have guessed, in Costa Rica, particularly in the foothills surrounding the renowned Arenal Volcano. This active andesitic stratovolcano stands outside the town of La Fortuna.

Legend has it that the renowned mycologist and avid Shroomery participant known as “Rhino” stumbled upon this strain, tamed it, and brought its spores into circulation.

Despite its tropical origins, the Costa Rican strain exhibits a preference for cooler temperatures. It flourishes naturally at elevations ranging from 1000 to 1200 feet above sea level, where the ambient air and ground temperatures are cooler and less humid. This is a crucial factor to consider if one decides to cultivate this strain.

The indigenous peoples of Costa Rica have long been acquainted with the psychedelic flora and fungi indigenous to their region. It's highly probable that what we now recognize as the Costa Rican strain has been utilized in spiritual practices for millennia.

In Costa Rica, artifacts dating back to pre-Columbian eras have been unearthed, offering intriguing glimpses into the past. Among these relics are two ceramic artworks displayed at the National Museum of Costa Rica, bearing a striking resemblance to psychedelic mushrooms. Uncovered in the Greater Nicoya region, these artifacts share notable similarities with the Costa Rican strain.

While we may never definitively ascertain whether these artifacts represent depictions of Costa Rican mushrooms, the profusion of such mushrooms in the region suggests a compelling possibility. It's highly plausible that variants of Psilocybe cubensis, akin to the Costa Rican strain, have been utilized ceremonially in this area for countless centuries.

Cultivating this strain is generally considered accessible for both novice and experienced growers, due to their adaptability to various substrates and environmental conditions. However, specific cultivation information is not provided here, and potential cultivators should ensure they are in compliance with local laws and regulations regarding the cultivation of psilocybin-containing mushrooms.
[Note: This culture is intended exclusively for scientific and microscopic examination, supporting mycology research and hobbyist collections. All genetic materials are microscopic in nature and contain no controlled substances.]

The shipping time for our custom-made culture product is 10 days. This is why:

  • Our method for sending you fresh cultures is a process, differing from most other suppliers with the goal of eliminating contamination which avoids wasting your time and resources. Managing a library of mycology cultures in cold storage is our solution to be efficient given the large number of varieties we have—almost 800.
  • All mycology cultures are maintained in cold storage, which helps preserve their viability and genetic integrity. This is crucial for long-term storage, especially with such a diverse collection.
  •  When a particular culture is ordered, the corresponding culture is retrieved from cold storage. This minimizes the risk of degradation while ensuring that the culture remains viable.
  •  The retrieved culture is then inoculated into both agar plates and liquid culture media. This step allows for the expansion of the culture and provides a suitable environment for growth.
  • After a set incubation period, the cultures undergo a quality check to assess their health, purity, and growth characteristics. This ensures that the cultures are robust and meet your standards before they are sent out.
  • Once the cultures pass the QC, they are prepared for packaging. This involves ensuring that the cultures are securely contained to prevent contamination and damage during transit. Finally, the fresh cultures are shipped to the customer. You will receive an email with tracking information once shipped.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our laboratory quality practices encompass a set of systematic and standardized procedures that are implemented to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and precision of a high-quality product. We view these practices as essential for maintaining the overall quality and integrity of laboratory operations, as well as for providing 100 % pure, contamination free cultures. These practices include:

  • Equipment Calibration: Laboratory instruments and equipment are regularly calibrated to establish and maintain optimum performance. As one example, our flow hoods are routinely tested to provide 0.2 micron filtered laminar air flow at all workstations. Calibration ensures that instruments are providing reliable and consistent outcomes.
  • Quality Assurance (QA): we maintain a quality management system, conduct internal audits, and continuously monitor and evaluate laboratory performance.
  • Quality Control (QC): We use control materials to monitor the accuracy and purity of culture products. Control materials are run alongside culture samples to assess performance of our methods. Any deviations from expected outcomes indicate issues with the process and prompt corrective action.
  • Culture Testing: Quality assessment programs are in place, where each culture is tested on agar petri dishes on a regular interval. Virility of genetics performance is assessed by spot checking the strain in fruiting conditions. 
  • Documentation and Record-Keeping: A crucial component of quality control. This includes documenting instrument maintenance, calibration records, QC data, corrective actions taken, and relevant product information. Proper documentation ensures traceability, allows for retrospective analysis, and facilitates compliance with our standardized process.
  • Personnel Training and Competency: Laboratory staff receive appropriate training to perform their tasks competently. Training programs cover standard operating procedures, safety protocols, good laboratory practices, and quality control procedures. Regular competency assessments are conducted to ensure that staff members consistently perform at the required proficiency level.
  • Error Investigation and Corrective Action: When errors or deviations occur, they are promptly investigated to identify root causes. Corrective actions are implemented to prevent the recurrence of errors and improve laboratory processes. We feel that documentation of errors, investigations, and corrective actions is crucial for continuous improvement and compliance with contamination free product.
  • Quality Control Data Analysis: QC data is regularly analyzed to identify trends, shifts, or any patterns that may indicate a deterioration in process or product performance.

    By implementing these laboratory quality control practices, we can ensure accurate, contamination free products in order to enhance patient safety, and maintain our integrity. 

We custom-made all of our cultures to ensure freshnesh. Lead time to ship is 10 days.

Our process:

  • Our method for sending you fresh cultures is a process, differing from most other suppliers with the goal of eliminating contamination which avoids wasting your time and resources. Managing a library of mycology cultures in cold storage is our solution to be efficient given the large number of varieties we have—almost 800.
  • All mycology cultures are maintained in cold storage, which helps preserve their viability and genetic integrity. This is crucial for long-term storage, especially with such a diverse collection.
  •  When a particular culture is ordered, the corresponding culture is retrieved from cold storage. This minimizes the risk of degradation while ensuring that the culture remains viable.
  •  The retrieved culture is then inoculated into both agar plates and liquid culture media. This step allows for the expansion of the culture and provides a suitable environment for growth.

  • After a set incubation period, the cultures undergo a quality check to assess their health, purity, and growth characteristics. This ensures that the cultures are robust and meet your standards before they are sent out.
  • Once the cultures pass the QC, they are prepared for packaging. This involves ensuring that the cultures are securely contained to prevent contamination and damage during transit. Finally, the fresh cultures are shipped to the customer. You will receive an email with tracking information once shipped.