Psilocybe cubensis var “Penis Envy+; PE+” is a newer variety that is more stable than PE (Penis Envy) which it derived from. PE+ is phenotypically similar to PE but it tends to be slightly faster and does not form blobs as frequently. PE+, like PE, does not drop spores so the swabs were used to collect spores directly from gills by MMM’s spore supplier before drying in front of a flowhood. Be mindful of how the spores were collected when putting them to slides to observe.
It is recommended to swab a few slides and then to leave the swab tip on the final slide at an angle. Overtime you should be able to see the spores more easily and overcome any bacteria that may be present from the gills.
To ensure spore samples can be observed, this item comes with 2 separately packaged spore swabs both from PE+.
Spore swabs are sterile medical swabs covered in spores and wrapped in foil. Spore swabs are sold as singles but this item comes with 2 separately packaged single spore swabs.
Spore swabs are sent in a ziplock bag with “Microscopy use only” written on the ziplock.
Spore swabs will be labelled with an acronym for the variety or with the full variety name or, if it is a single swab, the ziplock may be labelled.
