The Ban Phang Ka strain is a lesser-known Psilocybe cubensis variant that was discovered alongside the Koh Samui, Lipa Yai, and Allen strains. This one has a lot going for it, and it suits several types of cultivators, from the complete beginner to the commercial grower.
The Ban Phang Ka strain is a Thai variant of Cubensis discovered on the island of Koh Samui back in the 1990s by the legendary shroom hunter John “Mushroom” Allen.
Like most Southeast Asian strains, Ban Phang Ka is highly contamination-resistant and can cope with unoptimized growing environments. The rhizomorphic mycelium is extremely aggressive and colonizes the substrate quickly. Mushrooms develop rapidly and grow in dense clusters flush after flush.
This magic mushroom strain produces medium-sized fruits, but it’s known to throw up one or two bigger mushrooms in the second or third flush. The caps are golden brown, bulbous, and speckled with white spots. The caps flatten out and become more saucer-shaped when mature. The stipes (stems) are white and relatively thick — developing blue hues when bruised.
The Ban Phang Ka strain is a good choice for beginners thanks to its resistant traits. It’s also a good choice for commercial growers or those that want to produce a large amount of mushrooms quickly.
This strain has many relatives that were discovered on the same island. These relatives share similarities in potency, growth characteristics, and appearance. ~tripsitter.com
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