Flying Saucer Mushrooms

You might be familiar with magic mushrooms, but have you ever heard of the Flying Saucer mushroom strain? Psilocybin mushrooms, sometimes referred to as psychedelic mushrooms or simply shrooms encompass over 180 varieties, each offering a unique experience. 

Flying Saucer mushrooms are known for their high psilocybin and psilocin content, which can induce powerful. Beyond its effects, Psilocybe azurescens has a rich history, originating from the Pacific Northwest. Let's take a better look at what the Flying Saucer strain has to offer. 

Flying Saucer Magic Mushroom Strain

Flying Saucers are a part of the Psilocybe azurescnes family found in a small region of North America, mostly in coastal areas. They are native to the Pacific Northwest, especially along the coasts of Oregon and Washington, but it has also been cultivated in various regions around the world. What makes P. azurescens unique is their caramel-colored cap with a broad, saucer-like shape and a distinct nipple at the top, it’s no wonder it’s called the “Flying Saucer.”

These mushrooms are highly potent and can induce powerful psychedelic effects, characterized by intense waves of euphoria and striking visuals, both closed and open-eye. Due to its strength, this mushroom is not recommended for beginners. 

Unlike regular P. cubensis, the Flying Saucer strain is quite challenging to cultivate indoors as it requires specific environmental conditions to thrive. As a result, many cultivators prefer outdoor methods, which align more closely with the mushroom's natural habitat. They can be grown on chips or sandy soils rich in woody debris, such as found on coastal dunes.  They often grow in clusters, having a dense mycelial network that secure them to the growing medium as they develop. This mushroom strain is hard to find in the regular shroom dispensary, and only a handful have them in stock. Search Fungi Maps to find reputable vendors that offer this powerful strain.

History of Flying Saucer Strain

The documented history of Flying Saucers is brief compared to other species like P. cubensis or P. mexicana which have been used for thousands of years among indigenous communities. The earliest known reference dates back to its discovery in 1979.

It's believed that a group of Boy Scouts camping near the Columbia River Delta in Oregon discovered this mushroom strain. According to the rumors, they consumed these mushrooms and experienced intense psychedelic effects. However, 16 years later these potent effects of Flying Saucers have been highlighted when mycologists Paul Stamets and Jochen Gartz studied its characteristics, revealing exceptionally high levels of psilocybin.

The name Psilocybe azurescens pays tribute to Paul Stamets’ son, Azureus, reflecting the term “azure,” which describes the bluish tint that psilocybin-containing mushrooms develop when bruised.

Effects of Flying Saucer Strain

Many psilocybin species share similar effects, however, the intensity of these effects depends on the potency of the mushrooms for the most part. The Flying Saucer strain is particularly noted for producing intense and long-lasting psychedelic experiences characterized by strong visual hallucinations as well as altered perceptions of time and space, alongside profound and mystical experiences. 

Due to its high potency, Flying saucers offer stronger psychedelic effects compared to other, more commercial strains like P. cubensis, making them one of the top choices for psychonauts. If you are searching for a shroom dispensary that offers this strain, search Fungi Maps and enjoy the same-day shroom delivery!

Potency

Psilocybe azurescens is known for its high potency and is often considered to be the strongest psychedelic mushroom in the world. According to the publication by mycologists who discovered this strain, Stamets and Gartz, this species can contain up to 1.10% of psilocybin per one gram of dry weight. 

To put this into perspective, an average strain of P. cubensis typically has a psilocybin level of around 0.40%. This means that one gram of dried Psilocybe azurescens may be up to 3 times more potent than P. cubensis. Given its strength, Flying Saucers should be left only for more experienced psychonauts. 

How to Dose Flying Saucers

Due to the high potency of Flying Saucers, dosage differs significantly from more average strains. Even as little as one gram of dried P. azurescens can lead to notable psychedelic effects, as this species is approximately 3 times more potent than P. cubensis. The precise dosage is hard to determine as it depends on multiple factors such as mushroom potency, individual body chemistry, tolerance, weight, and metabolism. However, here's a rough dosing guideline:

• Microdose: 0.05 - 0.1 grams 
• Medium Dose: 0.5 - 1.0 grams
• Strong Dose: 1.0 - 2.0 grams
• Heroic Dose: 2.0+ grams

As with any magic mushroom, it's best to gradually increase the dose as you can always take more, but you can't reduce the effects once they’ve started to kick in.

Cultivation

Growing Flying Saucer mushrooms at home is possible but it's quite hard. Even the most experienced cultivators have trouble growing these mushrooms, as such to grow them you would need to have a solid understanding of mycology and best cultivation practices. For those new to mushroom cultivation, it might be wise to start with a more accessible species like Psilocybe cubensis.

Standard methods for cultivating magic mushrooms, such as PF Tek and Monotub Tek are generally not effective for growing Flying Saucers. Indoor cultivation has been achieved using wood chips stored in a refrigerator. For outdoor growth, the process involves preparing and inoculating a substrate bed, then leaving it undisturbed, with occasional watering. Both colonization and fruiting times are lengthy, typically spanning several months.

However, if you are living outside the native habitat of Flying Saucers there's a relatively low chance of growing them outdoors successfully. For occasional users purchasing mushrooms may be the more convenient option.

Final Word

Overall, Flying Saucers are a fascinating mushroom strain. It stands out as one of the most potent psilocybin-containing mushrooms in the world. Though challenging to find and tricky to cultivate, Flying Saucers can produce intense and profound effects. 

While this strain has a limited natural distribution, primarily growing in a few states along the North American coast, verified vendors who offer this particular strain can be found on Fungi Maps. Use the search bar, find Flying Saucers, and enjoy the same-day shroom delivery!