PE6 Spores

Description

PE6 (Penis Envy #6) is a cross between Penis Envy (PE) and the Texas strain. The strain was developed by Shroomery veteran RogerRabbit in an attempt to create a modified PE which produced more spores.

This is how PE6 came to be in RogerRabbit’s own words :

“A single sector fruiting isolate of PE, and another of TEX were placed on a petri dish with rattlesnake venom added to the agar. The snake venom helped the two dikaryotic strains share genetic information to form a third sector, which was labelled PE6. Other Isolates of the PE were labelled PE 1-7, and apparently, some of the 6, which was the cross, were in the same batch of prints. The idea was to get a good spore producing PE, but I never had time to stabilize the strain due to accidentally releasing it early. That’s why sometimes they look like Texans and sometimes very much like PE.”

Genus: Psilocybe
Species: Cubensis
Variety: PE6
Spores: Dark purplish brown with subellipsoid on 4-spored basidia
Habitat: Bovine, Equine Dung and Enriched Soils
Climate: Subtropical
Cap: 25-100 mm in diameter, convex to broadly convex to plane at maturity.
Stem: 120-200+ mm in length
Gills: Attachment adnate to adnexed. Grayish coloration in young fruit bodies becoming nearly black in maturity.

How do I store PE6 spores?

Spores should be stored in a cool, dark and dry environment. You can also store spores in the fridge (just make sure the syringe is in a clean zip-lock bag such as the packaging the spores are sent in).

Can I freeze my PE6 spore syringe?

DO NOT allow spores to freeze. This is not as you would rightly be guessing that it is a bummer to have to wait for your syringe to defrost before being able to view the spores under the microscope. The issue is that the spore cells will burst as the water expands on freezing.

How long can I keep my PE6 spore syringe before using?

Spore syringes should be ideally used as soon as possible. If stored correctly the spores will be fine for 6 months. The longer you leave the spore syringe the more chance of contamination being present when viewing under the microscope.

Can I reuse my PE6 spore syringe if I have some spore solution left?

Yes! The best thing to do is leave the needle on and flame sterilise before storing with the needle cover put back on. DO NOT remove the needle to put the syringe cap back on as this will allow an opportunity for contamination to occur. When you come to use your spore syringe again please flame sterilise again before pushing a small amount of the spore solution out of the needle. You are now able to carry on your microscopic studies.

How do I get my PE6 spore syringe ready for the microscope?

The aim of the game when viewing spores under the microscope is cleanliness. This means 1) you need to be as clean as possible, 2) your environment needs to be as clean as possible and 3) your equipment needs to be as clean as possible.

For you to be as clean as possible have a shower, wear clean clothes, and give your hands a good clean with 70% isopropyl aclohol (or where sterile gloves).

To work in a clean environment ideally you will be using a Still Air Box (you can see how to make one here) or a flow hood. If you do not have access to these then the next best thing is to work in a clean and draft free room. We are trying to eliminate as much as possible the chance of something landing on your slide other than your selected spores.

Give your equipment a good clean with 70% isopropyl alcohol as well. At this point we are ready to re-clean our hands with the alcohol wipe, remove the syringe cap and attach the supplied sterile needle ready for use.

How do I view my PE6 spores under the microscope?

Please see instructions below.

Can I purchase PE6 spores in print form?

Yes you can purchase this here.

Legal Information

It is currently illegal to cultivate Psilocybe Cubensis spores in the UK and many parts of the world. To learn more about the legality of Psilocybe Cubensis spore syringes please read Are Spore Syringes Legal?.