Which Magic Mushroom Strain Is Right for You? A Beginner's Guide

Last updated: June 2026
This choice guide is regularly reviewed with our current grow kit selection.

Thinking about growing your own psychedelic mushrooms? Or are you an experienced grower wanting to try a different mushroom than usual? This blog is for anyone who wants to know more about the different types of grow kits and mushrooms, and helps you pick the right kit and magic mushroom for you.

The Best Magic Mushroom Grow Kits for Beginners

If this is your first time growing magic mushrooms, go for a Cubensis species. They are less challenging to grow than the more potent Copelandia, and there is much more choice in effects and strength. To get you started, here are our three most popular Cubensis grow kits:

• Mexican Grow Kit — the Mexicana mushrooms are perfect for the beginner: energising and light. Because they are milder than other species, they make a lovely introduction to the world of psychedelic mushrooms.
• McKennaii Grow Kit — if you are after something stronger, McKennaii is a good pick. Colourful, intense visuals often come with it; expect a vivid but cheerful experience.
• Golden Teacher Grow Kit — the Golden Teacher is known for a deeper, reflective experience and is one of the strongest among the Cubensis mushrooms.

How Do You Grow Your Own Magic Mushrooms at Home?

To make it easy, we wrote an easy-to-follow Cubensis grow guide. It has all the steps you need for a successful harvest. Also avoid the most common beginner mistakes with our blog 3 common growing mistakes.

The Best Grow Kit for the Experienced Grower

If you have grown mushrooms before and are ready for a challenge, the Copelandia grow kit is a lovely next step. It needs a slightly different approach than Cubensis, so read our Copelandia grow guide. Copelandia is known to be 4 to 5 times stronger than Cubensis, so adjust your dosage accordingly and do not underestimate its power. Many growers actually report a steady experience with fewer 'waves', and strikingly sharp, vivid visuals.

How Long Does It Take to Grow Magic Mushrooms?

From start to harvesting fully grown mushrooms usually takes 3 to 4 weeks. The time of year matters: in winter a grow generally takes a bit longer than in summer. The key word remains patience.

Where Can I Buy Ready-Made Magic Mushrooms?

If this is not the right time to grow your own, there are also magic truffles, the underground part of the mushroom that is legal in the Netherlands. We have a wide choice of truffles. Not sure between mushrooms and truffles? Read mushrooms vs truffles.

Last updated: June 2026 | Next Level Smart