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After a successful magic mushroom harvest, it’s important to store any leftovers properly. Many cultivators make the mistake of storing them incorrectly, which can cause the mushrooms to lose potency as their psychoactive compounds degrade. If not handled correctly, they can spoil quickly and will need to be thrown away.
At our online grow shop, we’ll show you the best ways to preserve your hallucinogenic mushrooms so they retain all their properties for as long as possible.
¿How to store hallucinogenic mushrooms?
Magic mushrooms are made up of about 90% water, so if they’re left in normal environmental conditions, they start to degrade almost immediately. Exposure to air, light, and temperature can reduce their potency and quality. That’s why proper storage is essential to preserve their full potential and prevent them from spoiling.
There are a few ways to store hallucinogenic mushrooms effectively—they can be kept fresh or dried, depending on your needs.
How to Keep Your Magic Mushrooms Fresh
Once you’ve harvested your magic mushrooms, wrap them gently in white absorbent paper without squeezing them too tightly, as mold can develop quickly and cause them to rot. Then, store them in the fridge at a temperature between 2–4°C (36–39°F). We recommend checking your mushrooms gently every three days to ensure they haven’t been affected by mold.
Fresh hallucinogenic mushrooms can only be stored for a very short period—ranging from a few days up to a maximum of two weeks, depending on the conditions.
How to Keep Your Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Dried and Potent
To store hallucinogenic mushrooms, they must be completely dry. When fully dried, mushrooms can be stored for a long period of time without losing their potency. Once your harvest is completely dried, you can safely preserve your hallucinogenic mushrooms.
At Themariashop, we’ll show you how to properly dry and store your hallucinogenic mushrooms.
To keep dried hallucinogenic mushrooms, you’ll need airtight containers that protect them from light, oxygen, and temperature fluctuations. This helps prevent the degradation of psilocybin and psilocin. Some storage options include:
Using Ziplock Bags to Store Dried Mushrooms
The simplest option is to store them in ziplock bags, which works well for short- to medium-term storage. You can also add a silica gel packet to absorb any moisture released by the mushrooms or that might enter the bag.
Using Airtight Containers to Preserve Dried Mushrooms
Another simple and effective way to store hallucinogenic mushrooms is using airtight containers. These containers keep air out, helping to prevent the mushrooms from oxidizing. They provide a safe environment that protects against moisture and oxygen, and if the container is opaque, it also blocks light. It’s always recommended to include silica gel packets to absorb any moisture released by the mushrooms or remaining inside the container.
Preserving Mushrooms by Vacuum Sealing
In addition to airtight jars, vacuum sealing is the method that provides the greatest assurance for long-term storage. Storing hallucinogenic mushrooms in a vacuum keeps them away from moisture and oxygen, allowing them to stay dry and retain their potency until the container is opened again.
Vacuum sealing is especially recommended when you have an excess harvest or want to preserve mushrooms for an extended period.
Tight Vac vacuum jars are an excellent choice for storing hallucinogenic mushrooms, as they remove the air from the container and provide opaque, vacuum-sealed storage.
Best Ways to Store Hallucinogenic Mushrooms & Their Shelf Life
To determine the best way to store our magic mushrooms, we need to consider why we are storing them and for how long.
If we want to keep our magic mushrooms for a very short period, they can be stored fresh in the fridge. However, drying them is always more effective to prevent mold.
For medium- to long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the mushrooms dried in airtight containers, protecting them from moisture and oxygen.
If you have harvested a large quantity, vacuum sealing is an excellent option. Vacuum sealing allows for much longer storage without compromising the mushrooms’ quality.
To preserve hallucinogenic mushrooms indefinitely while maintaining all their properties, they must be dried and vacuum-sealed. Other methods will shorten their shelf life, so it’s important to decide how long you intend to store them.
The most practical approach is to store them in airtight containers, as this keeps the mushrooms easily accessible while preserving their properties.
Remember to store magic mushrooms in a cool, dry place.
Can Magic Mushrooms Be Frozen?
The answer is yes—magic mushrooms can be frozen, but only if they are completely dry. Otherwise, freezing will only cause a loss of potency.
If the mushrooms have been air-dried, we do not recommend freezing them unless they are 100% dry, which can be achieved using a food dehydrator. If a dehydrator was not used, it’s better to store the mushrooms using another method that is more practical or suitable for your needs.
The Importance of Drying for Proper Storage
In conclusion, the best way to store hallucinogenic mushrooms is by drying them, as this allows for longer storage without losing their psychoactive properties. Depending on how long you want to keep your magic mushrooms, you can choose the most suitable storage method.
Have you already harvested your mushrooms, or are you about to? Check out our guide on how and when to harvest hallucinogenic mushrooms to do it correctly and make the most of their full potential.
Important: Mushroom kits are for research, ethnobotanical, or ornamental purposes only. They are not intended for agricultural or food use. Themariashop is not responsible for any illegal use of these kits or spores by third parties.
